Creature - Goblin 2/2, 3RR (5) Protection from red Tap five untapped Goblins you control: Skirk Fire Marshal deals 10 damage to each creature and each player.1 He’s boss because he’s smart enough to get out of the way.
Illus. Greg & Tim Hildebrandt
Since the ability does not have the {Tap} symbol, you can use the ability before this creature begins a turn under your control. [Onslaught FAQ 2002/09/24]
It can tap itself but is not required to do so. [D'Angelo 2002/10/15]