According to NFPA 1901, how many feet of 2-1/2" or larger fire hose must a pumper apparatus carry as a minimum?

According to NFPA 1901, the minimum requirement for a pumper apparatus is to carry at least 800 feet of 2-1/2 inch or larger fire hose. This requirement is established to ensure that fire departments have sufficient hose available for various firefighting scenarios, including both structural and non-structural fires. The standard recognizes that having a substantial length of larger diameter hose is crucial for effectively managing water supply and flow rates during firefighting operations, particularly in larger or more complex incidents. A pumper that carries this amount of hose is better equipped to handle a range of situations, allowing firefighters to access and convey water to the necessary locations efficiently.