drill tower

noun

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

Example Sentences

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

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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