A fire hose is used to transfer water. It is generally connected
to a pump (which is connected to a water source), and has a nozzle
on the other end. When the valve to which the hose is connected is
opened (with the pump running), water will flow down the length of
the hose to the nozzle.
The firefighter will direct the nozzle where he wishes the water
to go, and will open the gate on the nozzle. As water sprays onto
the fire, the firefighter will actively direct the stream or spray
to most effectively extinguish the blaze.
We also see fire hose used to connect two or more pieces of
equipment. If a large fire requires a truck to apply water, the
truck will set up close to the fire, and fire hose will be laid to
an engine. This allows the engine , which is connected to a water
source, to pump that water to the truck.