THE ROLE OF CULTURAL STUDIES IN SPECIALISTS'' TRAINING
PURPOSE. The article is devoted to considering the place of Cultural Studies in the educational process at State Fire Academy of EMERCOM of Russia. The influence of this discipline on forming the personality and professional qualities of the Fire Service specialist is analyzed. METHODS. The method of complex analysis has been used, the results of individual interviews, sociological surveys and researches conducted at State Fire Academy of EMERCOM of Russia in recent years have been analysed. FINDINGS. The main findings are the substantiation of Cultural Studies importance as the educational subject for training future specialists of EMERCOM of Russia, the development of specialist and senior officer’s personality by means of Cultural Studies. RESEARCH APPLICATION FIELD. The obtained results can be used in planning the educational process, organization of upbringing work and extracurricular activities. CONCLUSIONS. Humanities presented at State Fire Academy of EMERCOM of Russia including Cultural Studies are of great importance in the course of training Fire Service employees.