Cross Lay 1 : A term for a hose bed mounted cross ways on the apparatus body, typically at the front near the cab. Cross lays are used to store pre-connected hose lines or hose bundles used for quick attack
Pacific Northwest Chapter of The Society for the Preservation and Appreciation of Antique Motorized Fire Apparatus in America SPAAMFAA, Fire Apparatus Terminology, La Center, Washington, USA 2002. (Fr Srvc - Amer) {455}
