Hose, Suction 1 : A hose that is designed to prevent collapse under vacuum conditions so that it can be used for drafting water from below the pump (lakes, rivers, wells, etc. )
NFPA 1962 Standard for the Inspection, Care, and Use of Fire Hose, Couplings, and Nozzles and the Service Testing of Fire Hose, 2008 ed. (Std: Insp, Care and Use of Fr Hose, Couplings, and Nozzles and the Srvc Tst of Fr Hose - Amer) {424 NFC}