True or false, a line that is deployed and charged, but not flowing water does not affect your available water.

The statement that a line that is deployed and charged but not flowing water does not affect your available water is false. When a line is charged, it means that water is under pressure in the hose, and it occupies space within the hose. Although there may not be any water flowing out of the nozzle, the water in the charged line is still considered part of the system's water supply and is not available for firefighting operations elsewhere during that time.

Having a charged line reduces the water available for other uses because it is not just a matter of the water being at rest; it is actively held in the hose under pressure. This principle is crucial for a mobile pump operator to understand, as managing water resources effectively is vital in emergency scenarios. If a hose is charged, operators must account for the volume of water in that line, which diminishes the total amount of water available for firefighting efforts.