Drill tower

A drill tower in Cricklade, England

A drill tower (left) resembling high-rise buildings, next to Lau Fau Shan Fire Station in Lau Fau Shan, Hong Kong

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] The drill tower is typically a multi-level structure simulating high-rise buildings. Heights vary by location.

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.

Towers are usually accessible only by stairs and ladders, but in Hong Kong, the one in Kai Tak Fire Station is built with a lift for disabled.^[2]

See also

• Buford Tower
• Fire lookout tower
• Hose tower

References

1. Pickard, Quentin (2005). The architects' handbook. Wiley-Blackwell. p. 9. ISBN 1-4051-3505-0.
2. "Kai Tak Fire Station - BEAM Plus Online Exhibition". greenbuilding.hkgbc.org.hk. Retrieved 2025-09-23.