On ensuring the safe movement of emergency service vehicles under hazardous driving conditions

Introduction. The relevance of the study is substantiated by the need for a safe and timely arrival of an emergency service vehicle (firefighters, police, paramedics, gas service teams) to the place of call under the conditions of poor road visibility due to smoke, fog, snowfalls, the night time in the absence of illumination.
Ensuring safe movement under the conditions of poor visibility. In case of smoke and insufficient visibility due to wildfires, safe movement is possible, if the air pressure in the cabin is excessive and the driver uses a thermal imager by. When a car is driven under the conditions of fog, a snowfall or the lack of illumination, a thermal imager can also be used. The gas-dynamic analysis of air supply to the cabin and its schemes are provided. The co-authors made a gas-dynamic assessment of the air flow rate if the cabin is not hermetically sealed and the crew stay inside.
The car movement in case of floods and damaged roads. The structural layout diagram of an emergency service vehicle designed to move through flooded areas and along damaged roadbeds is provided.
Conclusions. The novelty and expediency of the above technical solutions are confirmed by the RF patents. Their implementation will allow emergency services to arrive safely to the place of call, regardless of the road conditions.

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