PROBLEMS AND PROSPECTS OF EXPANDING ACTIVITIES OF VOLUNTARY FIRE PROTECTION IN MUNICIPALITIES
This article is devoted to the consideration of problems in the field of activity of voluntary fire protection in the regions of the Russian Federation. The purpose of the study is to identify existing problems in determining the prospects for expanding the activities of voluntary fire protection in municipalities. In the course of the study, it was found that the formation of voluntary firefighters in the conditions of insufficient staff of the state fire service is a link in matters of ensuring fire safety in municipalities. The author analyzed the development, activities and provision of volunteer firefighters at the regional and municipal levels, identified problems that need to be addressed. It is concluded that it is necessary to improve the activities of voluntary fire departments, which will increase the efficiency and effectiveness of fire extinguishing, providing first aid to victims, and conducting educational activities among the population of municipalities.