Which item is specifically addressed in NFPA 1962?

NFPA 1962 specifically addresses the standard for the care, use, and maintenance of fire hose, which includes the couplings that connect sections of hose together. This standard outlines the procedures for inspecting, testing, and maintaining fire hose to ensure its reliability and effectiveness in fire suppression.

Fire hose couplings are critical components of the firefighting system as they ensure a secure connection that can withstand the high pressures of water flow during operations. Proper maintenance and inspection as prescribed by NFPA 1962 help prevent failures in the field that could occur due to wear, corrosion, or damage, thereby ensuring safety and performance during fire incidents.

The other options, while important in their own right, are not the focus of NFPA 1962. Personal protective equipment falls under a different NFPA standard, fire alarm systems and building evacuation plans are also governed by separate guidelines and codes that pertain to life safety and building operations rather than specifically addressing fire hoses and their components.