PECULIARITIES OF EXTINGUISHING LARGE-SCALE FIRES ON THE TERRITORY OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION UNDER THE EXTERNAL EFFECT OF HAZARDOUS NATURAL PHENOMENA

The article considers particular qualities of climate on the territory of Russia. The analysis of temperature parameters in winter period during the last three years is given. The zone of extremely low temperatures for cold climate regions of Russia is defined. Statistics on a number of tolls and largescale fires in different year periods is analyzed. The article also considers for how long and at what ambient temperatures large-scale fire extinguishment takes place. Statistics on failures of fire appliances caused by negative influence of low temperatures is given. The concept of creating a northern version of a fire appliance is considered. Tactical and technical characteristics of fire appliances (northern version) created with the participation of State Fire Academy of Emercom of Russia are given.