What should be done with a hose that shows defects during inspection?

When a hose shows defects during inspection, it is crucial to ensure safety and effectiveness in fire operations. Placing the hose out of service and tagging it serves multiple purposes. First, it ensures that the hose is not used until it has been properly repaired or replaced, which helps prevent failure during an emergency situation. Tagging the hose provides clear communication to all team members that the hose is defective, maintaining awareness and establishing protocols for repair. This action aligns with standard safety practices in fire service operations, promoting accountability and mitigating risks associated with equipment failure.

Other options, such as immediate repair or marking for future inspection, may not adequately prevent the potential use of a defective hose in critical scenarios, which could compromise safety. Storing the hose without addressing the defects also poses a risk, as it may lead to the hose being inadvertently used while still in a compromised state. Thus, placing the hose out of service is the most responsible and safety-conscious choice.