What type of hose is used by pumps to acquire water from static water sources?

The correct choice refers to drafting hose, which is specifically designed for acquiring water from static sources such as ponds, lakes, or reservoirs. Drafting hoses are built to create a vacuum and facilitate the process of drawing water into a pump. These hoses are typically reinforced and constructed to withstand the pressure changes associated with suction, making them ideal for this purpose.

In firefighting, the ability to effectively draft water from a static source can be crucial, especially in rural areas or when the usual water supply systems are compromised. The use of drafting hoses allows firefighters to tap into abundant water resources directly.

While other types of hoses serve different purposes—like supply hoses, which are used to deliver water from a water source to the fire scene, and intake hoses, which can refer more generally to any hose connected to a water source for filling a pump—the specificity of drafting hoses in their design and function makes them the correct choice for drawing water from static sources.