Which statement is TRUE concerning fire hose on a small passenger vessel?

Correct Answer: Option C — A length of hose with nozzle attached shall be attached to each fire hydrant at all times.

46 CFR 176.810 mandates that fire hoses on small passenger vessels must be kept ready for immediate use. To ensure rapid deployment during a fire emergency, a length of hose with the required nozzle must be attached to each fire hydrant at all times while the vessel is in operation.