Emergency responders in Belarus shift to fresh transport - observe here
Belarus has taken a significant step forward in its transportation industry with the launch of the Belarusian Innovative Ambulance Module (BIAM), a collaborative project between the Belarusian automotive giant, the Ministry of Emergency Situations, and the "MAZ-Kupava" plant.
The new vehicle, based on the MAZ-365, is a full-metal van transformed into an emergency response vehicle, equipped with various features to ensure optimal performance during emergency and fire-fighting operations.
The vehicle boasts three distinct zones: a driver's cab, a main salon with a working zone, and a cargo area for special equipment. Inside, there are six seats and a transformer table for two people. The cabin includes an air conditioner, cruise control, rear parking sensors, electric windows, electric mirror adjustment, central locking, an on-board computer, and a radio. The vehicle is also equipped with USB ports, 220V sockets, an air heater control block, and a radio station for continuous monitoring.
In addition, the vehicle is equipped with safety features such as a tow hitch, visual and audible signals, and reflective elements. The new emergency response vehicle was first unveiled on a MAZ chassis and will be produced at the new MAZ plant, which opened in April 2025.
The plant, which specializes in producing modern buses, has an annual production capacity of around 3,000 units. Already, the plant has produced 12 buses and plans to increase output to 50 buses in May. The plant employs over 1,200 people.
By 2027, the new plant will focus exclusively on producing second and third-generation bus models. Initially, the new plant will produce the first eight units of the BIAM vehicle, which will be sent to fire stations in Brest, Vitebsk, Grodno, Minsk, Orsha, and Polotsk.
The project, with a total investment of Br300 million, marks a significant development in Belarus's transportation industry, particularly in the production of emergency response vehicles. The BIAM vehicle is just one example of the innovative solutions that the collaboration between the Belarusian automotive industry and the Ministry of Emergency Situations can produce.
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