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Journals / Problems of risk management in the technosphere / Issue 3, 2026 / ANALYSIS OF MODERN EXOSKELETON COMPLEXES FOR IMPROVING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF FIRE AND RESCUE OPERATIONS
UDC 614.8 UDC 621.86

ANALYSIS OF MODERN EXOSKELETON COMPLEXES FOR IMPROVING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF FIRE AND RESCUE OPERATIONS

Published in Problems of risk management in the technosphere · Issue 3, 2026 · Pages 7–21 · Rubric: Risk reduction and elimination of consequences of emergency situations. Ensuring safety in case of emergency
DOI: https://doi.org/10.61260/1998-8990-2026-3-7-21
Received: 26.03.2026 Accepted: 17.06.2026 Published: 04.10.2026
Authors
AL
Alexander Shilov
ORCID SPIN
EV
Evgenia Kaprova
ORCID SPIN
AL
Alina Bur
ORCID SPIN
ABSTRACT
Increasing the complexity and scale of rescue and firefighting operations requires the integration of advanced technologies to enhance the physical capabilities of firefighters. Exoskeletal systems that enhance human strength and endurance have shown significant potential in various industrial and medical fields. This article considers the need to integrate exoskeleton systems into the Federal fire service of the State fire service of the EMERCOM of Russia to increase the efficiency and safety of rescue operations and fire extinguishing. The analysis is based on empirical data, experimental data showing that the use of exoskeleton complexes can reduce the burden on a firefighter by 35–45 % and increase the duration of work in fire or extreme conditions by 25–30 %, as well as on the existing scientific literature on the effectiveness of the use of exoskeleton systems. The main criteria affecting the effectiveness of the use of exoskeletal systems in the fire and rescue business have been identified.
KEYWORDS
exoskeleton, fire and rescue operations, active and passive systems, biomechanics, energy consumption of rescuers, increased productivity, ergonomics, wearable exoskeletons, rescue technologies
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Olga Lozhkina
Head of the Department of Fire, Rescue Equipment and automotive industry of Saint-Petersburg university of State fire service of EMERCOM of Russia
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