Marshals
Motorsport Ireland provides three levels of Marshal Training:
Standard Marshal Training, Sector Marshal Training (for experienced marshals) and Fire Marshal Training.
Marshal Training
This training provides those interested in becoming a marshal with the information they require to get started.
The course covers topics such as:
- Preparation for an event.
- Stage and Location set up.
- Specific details relating to Stage Entry and Exit Locations.
- Details on the format for the running of a Stage Rally.
- Managing a location.
- Dealing with media personnel.
- Flagging procedures.
- Emergency procedures.
The course is approximately 2.5 hours long.
The date of the next Marshals' Training Course will be published here when scheduled.
Good crowd control is an essential part of any rally marshals brief
Sector Marshal Training
The training is provided for experienced marshals who wish to officiate as Sector Marshals.
The course covers topics such as:
- The Role of the Sector Marshal.
- Set up and management of a Location.
- Emergency Procedures.
- Working with media personnel.
If you wish to attend this training you must be nominated by your Club and have completed the Standard Marshals Training or hold a current Stage Commanders licence or higher Senior Officials licence.
Clubs are requested to nominate marshals to attend this training. If you wish to attend you should contact your Club Secretary.
Upon successful completion of the Sector Marshal Training and submission of an application form a Sector Marshals licence will be issued.
The course is approximately 4 hours long (including a 30 minute break for lunch).
Fire Marshal Training
Fire Marshal Training focuses on the correct use of the fire extinguishers provided on the stages. It covers dealing with a fire in the engine compartment and a fire in the boot or fuel tank area of a rally car. The training also includes dealing with a running fuel fire and fuel spills. This training is designed specifically for motorsport.
Motorsport Ireland Fire Marshal Training is organised by Fire Training Services and courses are run for MI organising clubs on request.
If your club wishes to hold a Fire Marshal Training course, please contact John Elliott from Fire Training Services ( firetrainingsrevices@eircom.net ) to organise the date and location. Clubs must be able to guarantee a minimum attendance of 8 at each course, with a maximum of 20. The cost of these courses is funded by Motorsport Ireland.
Individuals who wish to attend training should contact their local MI affiliated organising club.
Fire Marshals will be issued with a Certificate of Attendance on the day of training and can apply for a Fire Marshals' Licence and high visibility vest from Motorsport Ireland.
This is a very useful and worthwhile course and we would encourage all Officials, Marshals and competitors to attend.
