Drill tower
A drill tower is a tower and training facility for firefighters. It is usually built within a fire station facility for routine exercises and training.[1]
Structure[]
A drill tower is a multi-level structure simulating high-rise buildings. Heights vary by location. Usually, its height is higher than fire engine ladders can reach.[citation needed] Levels are accessible from a stairway inside the tower, similar to buildings in urban areas.[citation needed] Drill towers usually contain windows for practicing fire fighting and other rescue exercises.[citation needed]
Use[]
Towers can help firefighters deal with real-life situations, including running upstairs with heavy equipment, using rope and safety nets, and operating a fire engine in a confined space.
See also[]
- Buford Tower: historic example
- Fire lookout tower
- Hose tower
References[]
- ^ (2005). The architects' handbook. Wiley-Blackwell. p. 9. ISBN 1-4051-3505-0.
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