Drill tower

Drill tower at Portchester fire station

A Drill tower is a tower and training facility for firemen. 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 the ladders a fire engine 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 practising fire fighting and other rescue exercises.^{[citation needed]}

Use

Towers can help fireman 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.

References

1. ^ Pickard, Quentin (2005). The architects' handbook. Wiley-Blackwell. p. 9. ISBN 1405135050. http://books.google.com/books?id=6QAKfIFPhLYC&pg=RA4-PA9-IA1&dq=%22Drill+tower%22&hl=en&ei=dPZzTPr7GYL7lweO-NHKCA&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=1&ved=0CC8Q6AEwAA#v=onepage&q=%22Drill%20tower%22&f=false. 

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