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20 Mar 2006, 11:18 (Ref:1554155) | #1 | ||
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Incident Officers brief
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I/O Briefing
Who I am, welcome to marshals from other circuits, then the usual stuff.
Characteristics of the part of the circuit we're responsible for, how I want an incident handling, e.g. taking a bottle, where cars are to be pushed to, electrics, looking after the driver, how/when we're snatching, etc. Finally safety priority, marshals first then driver, then car. Standard stuff really |
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20 Mar 2006, 13:51 (Ref:1554255) | #3 | ||
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Sometimes a good idea to ask how much experience everyone has as well.
Had a useless observer at Brands a couple of seasons ago whose briefing consisted of, "Right, you all look like you know what you're doing, I'll leave you to sort yourselves out, have a good day", and with that went back to his hut to get a coffee. Don't know how he came to his assumption as nobody on the post had been marshalling for more than 2 seasons and two were still novices. Questions were met with "I'll let you decide" or "That's up to you". We were fuming, but as it was, when things did happen we coped, and given his general level of incompetence, we were quite glad he stayed out of it! So I'd say don't assume people know what they're doing - better to teach grannie to suck eggs than see grannie mown down by a Formula Ford! Phill |
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First thing is introductions. Get to know how much experience everybody has, whether they have done the post before, etc. - that determines how you organise the team & much detail to put into the briefing.
I start with safety, do a quick run through incident handling (bottle to every incident, that sort of stuff) then anything specific to the post & to the meeting (where cars go off, use of safety car, methanol, etc., as relevant). I always ask if there are any questions, remind everybody that we're here to have fun, then ask the observer if (s)he has anything to add. Have you got the 'Briefing Notes' card which used to be given out at Oulton training days? If not, let me know & I'll bring you a copy on Sunday - it's a good starting point, but I've made my own notes to make my briefings more personal. |
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did you say anything to chief marshall at the end of the day.
and what about your incident officer ? i observe at brands, dont know of any one who is like that. |
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20 Mar 2006, 14:20 (Ref:1554283) | #6 | ||
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I hope the IO training at Oulton this year corrected the impression that one IO had - he thought that arms crossed above the head was the signal for a rescue unit.
Argued the toss with me and actually used this signal when we had a big incident! |
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20 Mar 2006, 16:14 (Ref:1555004) | #7 | |
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What does IO's briefings have to do with an incomprehensible bollywood drama?
Maybe the two sometimes have more in common than they should do! |
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So what *does* it mean? 'Cause in some parts of North America that signal means "ambulance".
Used lower (across chest) it can mean "number sign" and will be followed either by a shrug for "what number was that car that spun off in a cloud of dust so I can tell Race Control" or a set of numbers for that car that spun off in a cloud of dust -- the first from the communicator to a flagger who may have had a better view, and the second from the flagger to the communicator. This is used in the east and midwest. But on the west coast that same sign across chest means "halfway". Could it just have been a "translation problem"? In which case the IO's briefing should have included the demonstration of signals he/she uses in the heat of battle which may or may not be standard to the area in which he/she is working. As a midwesterner who now works on the west coast I find I have to make an effort to "translate" my hand signals for the team at the start of each day's racing. It's very hard to remember to use the correct version when you're dealing with large or multiple incidents -- at that point 15 years of conditioning tends to supersede recent experience. keke |
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20 Mar 2006, 17:10 (Ref:1555037) | #10 | |
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Arms crossed above the head is the sign used for an Ambulance.
1 Arm held vertically is the sign for a Doctor Both arms extended horizontally is the sign used to reqest the Rescue Unit. |
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20 Mar 2006, 17:12 (Ref:1555038) | #11 | ||
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I always introduce myself, then look at how much experience everyone has. I then tailor what I say to the lowest level of experience. If I'm new to a circuit or post I ask if anyone has experience of where the bottles go, where the cars are likely to end up, etc. Then I pair up my crew, including asking if anyone has any preference who they partner up with (or don't want to go with). I also make sure everyone is aware of the rotation (which you can't assume is the same at every circuit).
Then I hand over to the observer for anything he/she wants to add. |
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I think one of the most important things is to clarify arm signals and stress that That you look after yourself first |
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20 Mar 2006, 18:35 (Ref:1555106) | #13 | ||
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Other points to put in can include the weather (i.e. in hot weather keep the fluid intake up, sun block etc), point out that if any one feels ill to let I.O. / Observer know, confirm hand / whistle signals, ask if any one has done the post before, typical incidents at the post, where all the bottles are located, rotation (i.e. every two sessions etc). Point out any dangers such as uneven ground, narrow gaps behind the armco which could cause injuries.
I always like to have a separate chat with any trainees to gauge their experience. If its their first day I also talk through bottle checking with them. As most people have said before, safety is paramount. Lastly, finish with "any questions?" |
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Most times, signal for a doctor - you're 99% certain to get a rescue unit (unless some doctors car is around). One signal instead of 3! Also, the straight tow - two arms horizontal action, hands in fists, at WAIST level. Do it too high, and you'll get the Rescue Unit - tres embarrasing! |
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Both arms horizontally is a tow required... hmmmmmm |
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Some circuits run a doctors car which is just that - contains doctor/paramedic and medical equipment only. Rescue units should also carry the specified medical equipment plus doctor/paramedic plus extrication equipment (and crew). Thus can also do the job of the doctors car (although a dedicated doctors car can usually get to the scene quicker) Depends on the Circuit and the way they operate Just to complicated matters most Rescue Units are also registered as Ambulances so if all else fails they can also be used for transportation, but is hardly ever used for this purpose on Race Circuits but may well have to be used in the case of Rallies either to a RV with the Regular Ambulance Service or even direct to the appointed Hospital. |
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.........Just to add.......
At Oulton Park, I am nearly always happy with my Incident Officers and his/her ability to run the post whilst I take a snooze! We are lucky that we have a very loyal few who make the job of the Observer so much easier. |
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20 Mar 2006, 19:54 (Ref:1555168) | #18 | ||
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On behalf of all the Oulton Park Incident Officers, thank you Mark!
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20 Mar 2006, 19:55 (Ref:1555170) | #19 | ||
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My briefings usually start with a welcome, introduce myself. If I spot any new faces, I check experience, but working mostly at Oulton Park for many years, I've pretty much worked out who's who. Then I go through the safety - look after yourself, then your mates, then the driver and the car. Then I mention the whistles (observer only, listen for and look out, etc). Then I move onto incidents, which is really dependant on experience and numbers, but generally I like to tell the team to make a start without me and use their knowledge (in other words I trust them to get on with it first). I go through the signals - tows, etc. Then what to do with the car (which I find is dependant on the post and what the driver has done). Then I finish with a quick reminder to check the track, also check the equipment doesn't deteriorate, that we will be manning whereever, rotating every two. I also like to let them know about any dodgy bits on the post - rabbit holes, bent armco, etc. I then check if the observer wants to add anything (if he hasn't already) and finally say to enjoy themselves.
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I tried IO-ing for a while - got two training sigs and a handful of sigs from Observers (Still have Grading Card) but didn't feel I was any good at it! (Some say I ain't much cop at Observing either!) I see an IO as a "Manager" if you like - of the crew. Not everyone on the bank posesses the skills neccessary to carry this duty off. So long as we Observers have a fixed-line telephone system, it prevents us from getting too far away from the Observers hut, which sometimes may come across as looking like we can't be bothered to "Mingle" with the troops. This is where the IO also proves to be valuable as a communications link from the "Ivory Tower" to the folks at Ground Zero! |
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I've been waiting for the immortal words said to me many years ago by an experienced I/O.........
All of the above was mentioned but then came the rules..... Rule 1; Have Fun. Rule 2: Don't Forget Rule 1. really helped to break the ice for me as a novice marshal. But the best line I've ever heard, which I still use at briefings, is..... "The only stupid question is the one you never ask, we were all novices/trainees etc once" Always try to make your "troops" feel part of 'The Team'. IMHO there is nothing worse, especially for someone new to a venue or even marshalling, than feeling as if you are the outsider with all this experience around you. The best I/O's and Observers I've worked with always seem to remember their early days and understand what other less experienced marshals are feeling. Quote:
So don't forget the flip-side...... just because someone has been made I/O doesn't always mean that they are comfortable with it or even experienced in that role. It maybe their first time, especially with the decreasing numbers these days. I've even been made I/O on the first corner of a circuit I'd never been to before and I don't have an I/O grade!! Guess who was the most nervous that day?? |
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