Sam Fisher- Fire Hose

  He reached the passageway outside the engine room and skidded to a stop. He had a plan, but whether it would work he didn't know. As with all ships, engine spaces are the most vulnerable to fire, so Fisher had little trouble finding a hose-reel locker. He jerked open the cabinet and punched the quick-release lever. The hose fell in a coil on the deck.
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  He drew his knife, pulled the hose taut, and sliced it off at the bulkhead. With one hand wrapped around the nozzle, Fisher used the other to undog the engine room hatch. He kicked it open and rushed through.

- Checkmate, Chapter 3