drill tower

American  

noun

1. a structure, usually of concrete and steel, that resembles a building and is used by firefighters for practicing and improving firefighting techniques.

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Example Sentences

A fog of ice crystals in the air within the U.S. drill tent jammed up their drill tower.

From Science Magazine

Fuerte was en route to the Fire Department’s Drill Tower Academy for training, fire officials confirmed.

From Los Angeles Times

Firefighters were able to enjoy the amenities that the modern building provided, including a drill tower that allowed them to train with a life net, and lowering and raising hoses and ladders.

From Washington Times

Detailed designs by local architect Guy Dale showed a $40,000 station that featured three driveways for three fire units, hose drying tower, drill tower and smoke room to be used for drilling and practice.

From Washington Times

In 1956, city voters approved another fire bond issue that funded changes to the building in 1957, including new equipment and a second floor classroom that replaced the four-story drill tower that had been removed in 1955.

From Washington Times