FIREFIGHTER FOUNDATIONS: Pressurised Staircases in UK High-Rise Buildings

In this episode of the Firefighters Podcast, we dive deep into the role of pressurised staircases in UK high-rise buildings. These engineered systems are designed to keep smoke out of escape routes, protecting residents during evacuation and giving firefighters a safe access path to the fire floor. We explore how they work, why they matter, and the fire science behind pressure differences, flow paths, and smoke movement. We also break down the challenges for crews on the ground from over-pres...