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Functional Officers

WRO Head Assessor

Ian Marritt has over 25 years’ experience in the UK Fire and Rescue Service with an extensive background in Fire Service operations and training.

For the last 15 years Ian has been involved in the rescue challenge concept. Starting a team member in the UK, Ian competing as an extrication technician, before taking up the role as Incident Commander. After participating for five years at numerous events across the UK, Ian progressed to the role of an Assessor. Ian quickly progressed to be a National UKRO and a WRO assessor. Ian has attended numerous WRO as an assessor both in the UK and abroad.  

With a passion for developing others, Ian has also been involved in several international development projects in Eastern Europe and supported the WRO in UAE. Currently, Ian hold the position of Director for Education and Development for the UKRO and is responsible for creation and delivery of education material for the UK Rescue Challenge and Academy.