Coniston fire station retires drill tower after years of service

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 18 Oct, 07:02 · Archive

Coniston Fire Station in Cumbria has decommissioned its drill tower after many years of training firefighters.

Coniston Fire Station in Cumbria has decommissioned a drill tower that has trained countless firefighters in the region and Lake District for many years. The fire station confirmed the removal on 13 October, stating that the equipment had 'reached the end of its life'. A spokesperson said: 'Yesterday, we said goodbye to our drill tower. After many years of service, training Coniston's firefighters and Young Fighters, sadly it had reached the end of its life.'

Drill towers are designed to simulate high-rise buildings, ensuring firefighters are prepared for various real-life situations. The equipment facilitated training in ladder drills, pump drills, hose management, working at height, abseiling and rope rescue practices.

How it is being reported

• Drill tower at Cumbrian fire station comes down 'after many years of service'The Cumbrian fire station shared the news last week after the equipment had 'reached the end of its life'.Westmorland Gazette · 18 Oct, 06:00
• Drill tower at Cumbrian fire station comes down 'after many years of service'The Cumbrian fire station shared the news last week after the equipment had 'reached the end of its life'.NW Evening Mail · 18 Oct, 06:00

In this story: Coniston Fire Station · Cumbria · Lake District

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