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HOSE TOWER [1 record]

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Record 1 2011-09-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Fire-Fighting and Rescue Equipment
DEF

A tall structure attached to a fire station and used for drying hose. Wet hose lengths are suspended vertically in the tower and are allowed to drip and air dry.

Key term(s)
  • fire hose tower
  • firehose drying tower

French

Domaine(s)
  • Matériel de secours et de lutte (incendies)
DEF

Structure en forme de tour, parfois partie d'un bâtiment, réservée aux séchage des tuyaux d'incendie mouillés.

Key term(s)
  • tour-séchoir
  • tour de séchage des tuyaux d'incendie

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Equipo de salvamento y lucha contra incendios
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