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Firefly Ranger Organization: History, Structure, and Getting Involved Year-Round

2026-02-08T18:21:11Z

Cyan: 2026 schedule

=Firefly Ranger Organization History=
The Firefly Ranger organization has evolved over the years, and is still evolving. Interested learning more about our history or getting involved? See below!

==Origins: Black Rock Rangers==

You’ve probably heard of an event called Burning Man.

Burning man has been around since 1986. The Black Rock City Rangers started in 1992. Created in the traditional sense as guardians and peacekeepers, not law enforcement, they were often search and rescue--“helping lost souls”--and the eyes and ears of the community.

Firefly is a regional burn: smaller, mostly independent events that share philosophy, culture, and often participants. We started in 2003, and as some of the earliest attendees were Black Rock Ranger veterans, Rangers have been a long part of Firefly history.

==Evolution of Safety Cores==

The Rangers were originally responsible for all sorts of safety-related interventions; we had a colored dot system to indicate a Ranger that had additional special skills.

Gradually separate cores spun off for efficiency. Now there are multiple Safety Cores: First Aid, Sanctuary, Fire Core, and Radio have all spun off from Rangers.

Together, these cores all make up the Safety Cluster, with a single cluster lead helping coordinate among the cores. Ranger Athena was the first current Safety Cluster lead, and the organizer of SFTY3RD, an annual training event.

Read more about these other Ops (formerly Safety) Cores.
==Firefly Ranger Reorganization==

Much of the current year-round ranger leadership structure (teams, lead & XO) was came from the 2014 Ranger reorganization committee, which produced the [[Firefly Ranger Charter|Ranger Charter]].

=Current Ranger Leadership=
See [[Firefly Ranger Charter|the section of the Ranger Charter describing year-round leadership roles]] for more details on the responsibilities of these roles.

2026 Co-Leads: Cyan and Dolphin

Additional 2026 Council members:

Additional team leads:

'''Other leadership positions of note:'''

Ops (was Safety) Cluster Leads:

= 2026 Ranger Timeline =
February- Ranger Co-Lead Nomination and Voting

February- New Ranger Co-leads Elected and announced

March 1 - 2026 Ranger Council Formed

April-May-June: Pre-Event Trainings, Ranger Socials, Safety 3rd

June- Pre-Event Trainings

July- Firefly Event!

August- Post Event Debrief

September/October- Off Season Activities and socials

=Join a Ranger Team=
These teams are responsible for the tasks needed to organize and prepare the Firefly Rangers. Teams are described in the [[Firefly Ranger Charter]]. More about specific teams below.

==Who can join a Firefly Ranger Team?==
Any Firefly Ranger (so anyone who has done at least an alpha shift at some point) can join any team. Exceptions will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

You do NOT have to live in the Boston area to be on a team. The vast majority of team tasks are coordinated via email and google docs.

==How do I join a Ranger Team?==
If you have any issues, email [[Mailto:rangers@fireflyartscollective.org|rangers@fireflyartscollective.org]]

This year, we are asking Rangers to add themselves directly to the lists. Once you subscribe, we will share the team documents with you.

'''Training:''' https://lists.fireflyartscollective.org/postorius/lists/ranger-edu.lists.fireflyartscollective.org/

'''Logistics:''' https://lists.fireflyartscollective.org/postorius/lists/ranger-logistics.lists.fireflyartscollective.org/

'''Personnel:''' https://lists.fireflyartscollective.org/postorius/lists/ranger-personnel.lists.fireflyartscollective.org/

'''Social''': https://lists.fireflyartscollective.org/postorius/lists/ranger-social.lists.fireflyartscollective.org/

'''Khaki Coordination''': https://lists.fireflyartscollective.org/postorius/lists/ranger-khaki-coord.lists.fireflyartscollective.org/

'''Communications:''' https://lists.fireflyartscollective.org/postorius/lists/ranger-comm.lists.fireflyartscollective.org/

==What kind of commitment is involved?==
Teams start forming and start working in April to prepare for the July event.

Our goal is that everyone can participate in teams as little or as much as they want, in whichever way they want. You can participate on multiple teams or just on one.

Examples of involvement:

*Help out with a single one-time task such as doing an inventory (Logistics)
*Helping plan a ranger get together (Social)
*Helping update our database as people sign up for and/or take trainings (checking every few days for new sign-ups) (Personnel)
*Become a trainer (Training)

==What are the different Ranger Teams?==

===Education & Training Team===
Responsible for planning & delivering trainings, and developing training materials.

===Personnel Team===
Responsible for database management, shift scheduling, coordination, updating and tracking of Ranger personnel (in Google Drive, and using the new Firefly volunteer system) leading up to Firefly.

===Logistics & Infrastructure Team===
Responsible for procurement, maintenance, storage & set up of all physical Ranger equipment; includes Echelon set-up & training. Coordinates with DWP & Radio Core.

===Communications Team===
Responsible for documentation (primarily this wiki); Communications team lead takes notes at council meetings & makes notes available to Ranger Core. May be asked to help draft announcements.

=== Khaki Coordination Team ===
This new team will focus on recruiting and training Khakis.

===Social Team===
Responsible for recruiting and coordinating social events year round.

Note: the responsibilities of the former Emergency Coordination Team are covered by the council and the Ops leads.)

==What is the Timeline for building the Ranger Teams?==
'''Current timeline, subject to change:'''

*'''Sign up for Teams [follow links, or email]: February 2026'''
*'''Initial team discussions on email lists: February 2026'''
*'''Teams select a lead: March 1'''

==What are the responsibilities of a team lead/member of the ranger council?==
Teams will be asked to select a team lead from among themselves. The team lead will be responsible for making sure that team’s tasks get done, and will become a member of that year’s Firefly Ranger Council.

As a member of the Ranger Council, the team leads will be expected to:

*Respond in a timely manner to email about team task progress, ranger policy making, and voting on exceptions to policies.
*Attend occasional google hangout meetings online (less than once a month)

==Why Ranger Teams?==
Our goal is to create a sustainable leadership structure where responsibilities can be shared and delegated, and everyone can contribute as much or as little as they want.

A little more background: In early 2014, the Rangers underwent a reorganization process. We looked at all the tasks that needed to be done for the Rangers, and grouped them by area. Our general goal for leadership structure is a do-ocracy: we want our ranger leaders to be the ones actually doing the work, hence the Council includes the team leaders.

Read more in the [[Firefly Ranger Charter|Ranger Charter]]

==Still wondering what team(s) to join?==
Here’s a series of questions:

'''Do you want to become a trainer, or help develop training materials*?'''

--> If yes, join the [https://lists.fireflyartscollective.org/postorius/lists/ranger-edu.lists.fireflyartscollective.org/ Training & Education team].

'''Do you like the Echelon role, tracking equipment*, setting up HQ, and/or do you want to get involved with radios?'''

--> If yes, join the [https://lists.fireflyartscollective.org/postorius/lists/ranger-logistics.lists.fireflyartscollective.org/ Logistics & Infrastructure team].

*The Radio Core (separate from rangers, but we work with them) also looking for help as well, especially with testing radios and equipment. If you are interested, email [[Mailto:radios@fireflyartscollective.org|radios@fireflyartscollective.org]].

'''Do you like to update and modify spreadsheets*, and get to know more about individual rangers?'''

--> If yes, join the [https://lists.fireflyartscollective.org/postorius/lists/ranger-personnel.lists.fireflyartscollective.org/ Personnel team].

'''Do you like drafting emails, taking notes, and keeping track of documents*?'''

--> If yes, join the [https://lists.fireflyartscollective.org/postorius/lists/ranger-comm.lists.fireflyartscollective.org/ Communications team]

'''Do you like to plan parties and outings, and want to get to know other rangers better?'''

--> If yes, join the [https://lists.fireflyartscollective.org/postorius/lists/ranger-social.lists.fireflyartscollective.org/ Social team].

Do you want to recruit and training khakis?

--> If yet, join the [https://lists.fireflyartscollective.org/postorius/lists/ranger-khaki-coord.lists.fireflyartscollective.org/ Khaki Coordination Team]

'''Do you have experience with dealing with emergency situations or ICS and want to help with event responses to emergencies?'''

--> If yes, contact the Ops Cluster lead Aster (aster@fireflyartscollective.org), or email rangers@fireflyartscollective.org.

<nowiki>*</nowiki>We use google drive (including docs and sheets) extensively for documentation. If you don’t have experience that’s fine, it’s easy to learn.

==What if I’m already on a team and want to leave?==
You can leave a team anytime by following the same links above and at the bottom of the teams emails to remove yourself, or you can email rangers@fireflyartscollective.org.

==What if I’m already on a Ranger team and want to stay?==
Excellent! Discussions will be starting soon. You don’t need to do anything.

Echelon Shift Guide

2018-05-17T21:54:47Z

Cyan: Removed reference to Old shift guide at top of page because it was misleading

= Overview of the Ranger Echelon Role =
Thank you for volunteering for a Ranger Echelon Shift!

Your role is to support Khaki and the rest of the Rangers by keeping Ranger HQ running smoothly and effectively, especially during shift changes. The role is similar to an office manager: Echelon Rangers are masters of organization, resource and asset tracking. They keep chaos out of HQ.

Echelon tasks:
* Manages radios: Checking in and out, charging batteries, and troubleshooting problems
* Give out tee shirts & lams
* Shift tracking: checks rangers in on schedule, tracks shifts that need to be filled
* Be present at HQ while Khaki steps away
* Fields walk-up questions
* Let Khaki know if they hear a call for Khaki that they do not respond to
* Help with resources for on shift rangers (map, snacks, water, etc.)
* Help Khaki with tracking volunteer shifts
* Resource for knowing Radio Channels
* Lost & Found Log (and holds onto valuables)

== Eligibility to be an Echelon Ranger ==
Echelon Rangers should have good organizational skills and be comfortable using Radios and explaining how to use them to others. Second year rangers and beyond are very welcome to do an Echelon Shift. If this is your first year as a Ranger but have a lot of experience at Firefly and want to do an Echelon shift once you have completed your alpha shift, or if you have any questions about Echelon, contact the Echelon Coordinator by emailing the Ranger Logistics Team at [[Mailto:ranger-logistics@fireflyartscollective.org|ranger-logistics@fireflyartscollective.org]].

== Training ==
There will be a couple on-site scheduled trainings, but most training is on-the-job, by shadowing another Echelon Ranger. We suggest reviewing all documentation here and in links at the end, and making sure you have experience using Baofeng BF888 & UV5R Radios before your scheduled shift. Especially take a look at Firefly Radio Basics Handout: you should be very comfortable with all of this, since you may need to explain any of this material to volunteers.

== Echelon Coordination ==
Echelon is part of Ranger Logistics and reports to the Logistics Lead/Echelon Coordinators. For 2016, the Ranger Logistics Team Lead/Echelon Lead Coordinator is Ranger Spaceman, and is assisted by Ranger Dolphin & Ranger Kerberos (Echelon Assistant Coordinators.)

The Echelon Coordinators work closely with the Radio Core and the DPW Core. Contact [[Mailto:ranger-logistics@fireflyartscollective.org|ranger-logistics@fireflyartscollective.org]] with any questions.

== Radio Core ==
The Radio Core handles year-round Radio maintenance and procurement, and will be available for on-site set up and consultation. The Radio Core lead for 2016 is Jesse Campbell. If you have radio-specific questions you can email the radio leads at [[Mailto:radios@fireflyartscollective.org|radios@fireflyartscollective.org]], or the Radio Core discussion list at [[Mailto:radios-discuss@lists.fireflyartscollective.org|radios-discuss@lists.fireflyartscollective.org]].

== Logistics of the Echelon Shift: 4.5 hour shifts that overlap ==
Because the shift change is the busiest part of the shift, we ask that volunteers for Echelon arrive 15-20 minutes before the scheduled shift change, and plan to stay 15-20 minutes after the shift change. So your Echelon shift is actually 4½ hours long, and covers TWO Ranger shift changes.

If you look at the shift check-list, you will notice that a large portion of the tasks are to be done during this half hour overlap period at the beginning of your shift, and then at the beginning of the next shift. This overlap is so that 1) we have enough staff to fulfill the tasks in a timely manner; and 2) for training purposes, since many Echelon Rangers coming on-shift are likely to not be familiar with the role.

== Echelon Shift Checklist ==
[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1p-lTry-BwMFw_w4eH3QyvSdauPF57lx1kqviO1kB1nM/edit Echelon Shift Checklist] to be completed for each shift-will be laminated & on the cork board next to the Echelon desk. Erase old list and fill out anew for each shift.

WHILE BOTH ECHELON RANGERS ARE AT HQ:

❐ Clean & refill out the Echelon shift checklist on the cork board

❐ Outgoing Echelon to give instructions & updates to Incoming Echelon

❐ Prep radios for incoming shift change

❐ Shift change: check off Rangers on schedule

❐ Shift change: give out Radios, t-shirts, etc..(see Volunteer shift change checklists)

POWER: If Incoming hasn’t done these before, Outgoing must stay on for these tasks

❐ Add gas to top off extension tank attached to generator

❐ After filling, if there is little or no gas left in gas can: Call DPW on Radio, say HQ will need more gas [Note time of call & who responded in Echelon log.]

❐ Check/charge deep cycle batteries

❐ Nighttime: turn on lights ❐ Morning: turn off lights

SHIFT TASKS THAT CAN BE DONE SOLO:

❐ Charge radios/batteries

❐ Check/get refill of water jug (ask Gnomes!)

❐ Keep HQ tidy

❐ Update shifts needed white board

❐ Listen for calls for Khaki on SAFETY1 & MURS1

❐ Check with Khaki if they need help with anything

❐ Tell Khaki about anything of note while they weren’t at HQ

== Echelon Shift Log ==
This is NOT the “Ranger Log”. It is for Echelon Rangers to communicate with other Echelon Rangers; and can be used as a temporary notebook for information to be added to the Khaki log. See the Echelon Log cover sheet. Use loose-leaf pages for the log.

= Volunteer Shift Change Responsibilities =
See [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TWZ_--ZtPlkXKjvUsharlnvOwlQMpohwFkv27ib196Q/edit Echelon Checklists for Rangers & other volunteers coming on-shift]

== Tee shirts ==
Echelon handles t-shirts for all Safety Teams. Give T-shirts to Safety Team volunteers who don’t already have them, including Alphas. (If Alphas don’t pass their shift, they will be asked to return the shirt.) Ask the volunteer what size. Only 1 t-shirt per volunteer per core they volunteer for.
* Khaki/Beige/Tan: Rangers
** Khaki with BLACK writing: these are special glow-in the dark t-shirts for 2-6AM Rangers only!
* Dark Blue with cross: Medical
* Red with flame: FAST
* Green with heart: Sanctuary

== Laminates (Lams) ==
Echelon also handles Laminates for all Safety Teams. There should already be Lams for most volunteers; if not, use a blank lam and have them write in their handle with a sharpie.

== Radio check out ==
* Radio binder: [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1JNuYFDr_8mPhEWY4P7vk9-DWinttOEYJ0kOelglwWC0/edit Radio check out/check in template]
* Batteries: All radios should be given out with a fully charged battery.

* Channels: Channel preset is based on core.
** All Safety Cores, and Board on Call and Event Lead, should be set to SAFETY1
*** NEW EXCEPTION: SANCTUARY IS ON CH 3
** GGGP: Gate, Greeters, Parking, Gnomes, Security.
* Optional Accessories: Mics or headsets as requested.
* Optional reference materials: (try to get these back after shift)
** Radio Reference Card
** Radio Basics sheet
** Firefly Radio for All booklet
* Skills check: Check that they know how to adjust volume, change channels
** They should know everything in Firefly [[Radio Basics]]
** Contact Echelon for Radio Problems
** Radio operation: on & off, volume, ptt button
** How to make a call:
*** THINK--LISTEN--PUSH--PAUSE--TALK
*** “Khaki, Khaki, this is ____”.
** Don’t use participant names, profanity, etc.
* Radio Check: Ask each person who gets a radio to do a radio check with you [Echelon]
** Have the volunteer use channel they will be on, or IF RADIO TRAFFIC IS HEAVY, switch to TAC2 (or another channel with no current radio traffic)
** Respond: “I hear you loud & clear” unless there’s a problem, in which case see “Problems with Radios” and “Troubleshooting” below.
** A common response is “You have a radio”, but this is not helpful and just snarky: Please DO NOT use this response.
** Have the volunteer switch the channel to their core’s channel
** You can suggest that the volunteer do a radio check for range on SAFETY1 to Khaki when they get to their location.
* If there is a shortage of long antennas: check out one long and one short antenna to each ranger pair.

== Additional Ranger Items (Map, Notebook, Checklist, Swag Bag) ==
These are optional to offer to Rangers:
* Map
* Notebook & Pen (Rangers should have brought their own, but we’ll have a supply in case.)
* Ranger shift check-list
* There are swag bags with dogtag, stickers, and button. Can take an extra if request it.
* If anyone ASKS for a pin (last year’s swag), there should be a small supply for them to take one.
* NEW FOR 2016! GLOW T-SHIRTS, only for those doing a 2am-6am shift (all roles.)

== Ranger Shift Schedule Check-in ==
* Check in using the Ranger schedule (clipboard) using ✓and/or highlight in green
* Check that Ranger has completed training
* Check schedule for next shift
* Tell Ranger to check with Khaki

== Radio return ==
* Update radio sign-out sheet: fill in row & cross through with marker
* Ask if there were any problems with the radio, and make notes if there were
** Use RED DUCT TAPE & sharpie to label with problem
* Get back booklets, reference cards, etc.
* Take returned radio, remove battery and replace with new fully charged one from green bin
* Radio with fresh battery can be added to hanging radio queue.
* Put used battery in charger or in red bin to be charged
* If there were problems, try troubleshooting (below) and/or mark with red tape
* Wipe down the radio & accessories with a sanitary wipe.

== Ranger Shift Check out ==
* Remind rangers they are not off-shift until the have debriefed with Khaki
* Remind rangers of their next shift (included in Radio Check-in log)

= Other Radio Responsibilities & Resources =

== Firefly Radio Channels 2017 ==
{| class="wikitable"
|Channel number*
|Channel name
|Description
|Frequency
|Radio Core/Echelon Notes
|-
|0
|MURS1
|MURS1-Theme camp to Khaki (Not on BF888, UV5Rs only)
|151.82
|To be monitored by Khaki and Echelon (to tell Khaki). Cannot be used on BF888s, since is VHF; use UV5Rs.
|-
|1
|SAFETY1
|All Safety: Rangers, First Aid, Fire Core, Event lead; Use to call Khaki/report emergencies.
|469.50, offset by 5.0 for repeater
|Can only be used with the repeater (split frequency).
|-
|2
|TAC1ICS
|TAC 1 For ICS Emergency
|451.80
|Should only be used when ICS is activated.
|-
|3
|SANCT
|TAC2/Sanctuary/GTFO (EA & Exodus)
|451.8125
|Supervisors should have UV5R that also is on SAFETY1.
|-
|4
|BOARD
|Board on call
|456.80
|If Board needs to be involved in an incident, Khaki can ask them to switch to another channel.
|-
|5
|DPW&SND
|DPW & Sound
|456.8125
|DPW will need their own channel through Sunday evening.
|-
|6
|GGGP
|Gate Greeters Gnomes Parking
|464.55
|Also security.
|-
|7
|WAKE
|Sleeping, Call to Wake
|469.55
|Use for volunteers on-call; keep this low traffic during the event. May be used during Exodus.
|-
|8
|WEATHER
|Weather
|162.40
|Not on BF888 because VHF
|}
CSV of Radio Frequencies (UV5R version)

<nowiki>*</nowiki>Please note: while the channel numbers above will correspond to the numbers on the knobs on any radios without screens, please use CHANNEL NAMES, NOT NUMBERS when asking someone to switch channels.

=== Early Arrival & Exodus Differences in Channels ===
During Early Arrival and Exodus, Sanctuary will be on SAFETY1.

During Early Arrival and Exodus, GTFO will be on TAC2 (SANCT).

During Exodus LNT will be on WAKE.

== Problems with Signed-Out Radios ==
If a Ranger/Core member is having a problem with a radio while on shift, they should:
* Check with their partner to troubleshoot radio for functionality or lack of power:
** Is the battery low?
** Is the volume turned down?
** Is it on the wrong channel?
** Is the mic in securely?
** Antenna held upwards?
** Too close to body?
** Baofeng UV5Rs: Is it in frequency mode instead of channel mode?
*** Unlock & push the VFO/MR button
* Use partner’s working radio to report problem, and stop by Ranger HQ to obtain a new radio/fresh battery depending on the nature of the problem

== Troubleshooting problems with returned radios ==
* Try these things in order; try an extra turning off & on again between steps:
** 1 Turn off & on again;
** 2 Turn off, replace batteries, turn on again;
** 3 Turn off, remove microphone, turn on again;
** 4 Turn off, replace antenna, turn on again;
** 5 Check channel is set to the correct station and locked correctly
* If none of those work: mark any equipment still having problems with red tape and put aside for a Radio tech. Note down what the observed problem is in the Echelon log!

== Charge Radio batteries & Routine Radio Maintenance ==
* Wipe off radios & equipment with sanitizing wipes between users
* Put radios on charging station
* Charged radios in radio queue (i.e., hanging shoe holder.)
* Charged radios/batteries go in green bin, batteries needing charging are in red bin
* Switch out based on indicator lights on chargers (red is charging, green is charged)
* Baofeng UV5R-V2+: Extended batteries work better in the UV5R V2+s than the UV5Rs. Don’t give out the extended batteries (~2” longer than normal batteries) unless specifically requested or if there are no more charged batteries left. Since there are only a few of them, we try to save them for Khaki/OOD and others with long shifts.

== Prepare & Queue Radios for Shifts ==
Use the hanging Radio Queue (hanging shoe holder) to queue up radios for oncoming shifts.

=== Different Types of Radios for Different Cores ===
* Baofeng BF888s: ALL (note: can only use UHF, can’t do MURS)
* Baofeng uv5R/UV5RV2+-Khaki (can do MURS1)
* Baofeng UV5RV2+, can use extended batteries- if requested
* THEME CAMPS: If a theme camp requests a radio, give them one with just MURS1 programmed

=== Channels for Different Cores ===
All Rangers, Medical, Sanctuary, FAST and Event Lead: SAFETY1 (Ch1)

Khaki: Use a UV5R radio labeled “Khaki” (with A as SAFETY1, B as MURS1 (dual scan mode?)

Board-on-Call: BOARD (Ch 4)

DPW & Sound: DPW & Sound (Ch 5)

Gate Greeter Parking Gnomes Security: GGGP (Ch 6)

Theme camps: MURS1 only (give out a UV5R with MURS1 only)

=== Shift change schedules ===
Shift changes for cores that will most likely come to HQ:
* Ranger shift change schedule: Every 4 hours (2:00, 6:00, 10:00)
** Ranger Supervisor change: OOD (noon), Khaki (midnight, 8am, 5pm)
* Medical shift change schedule:
** Medical Supervisor change:
* Sanctuary shift change schedule:
** Sanctuary Supervisor change:
* FAST shift change schedule:
** FAST supervisor change:
* Board on Call:
Shift changes for cores likely to call in a switch (encourage to come by to get a new battery at least; they definitely should call in the change to say who is on shift):
* Gate
* Greeters
* Parking
* Security
* Gnomes
* Sometimes Medical, FAST & Sanctuary later in the event
You may find the need to dispatch a new radio/battery to Gate, Security, or Parking (they’re unlikely to come to the ranger station in person). Note down the change, send a Gnome with the new radio/battery, and make sure you get the old radio/battery back.

== Baofeng BF888 Diagram ==

== Baofeng UV5R Series Radio Diagram-For Khaki Radio only ==

== Radio Docs ==
[[Radio Basics|Firefly Radio Basics]]

Firefly Radio for everyone 2014

[https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B60ful8Qp1F5UWVTN0lkZHFqS3M Radio Reference Card 2016-print version]

'''Burning man radio training:'''

Video: https://vimeo.com/101945669

Document: http://tinyurl.com/ArtOfRadio

Baofeng UV5Rs Operation & Maintenance Tips

= Other Echelon Responsibilities & Resources =

== Generator ==
The generator at HQ is a Honda EU1000i, with an extended fuel tank. It will need to be running continuously, as much as possible, during the whole event, in order to power the Radio Repeater as well as charge Radio batteries and batteries for lights.

You should know how to start and stop the generator, although you probably will not need to during your shift, as with the extended gas tank we can add to that without turning off the generator.

Near the beginning of each Echelon Shift (after all Rangers are checked in for their shift), you should top off the gas in the extended gas tank. If you use up most or all of the gas in the 5 gallon gas can while doing this, you should radio to DPW to let them know that HQ will need more gas.

* Refueling generator via extended tank
** You should not need to turn generator off
** Open extension fuel container
** Add gas from 5 gallon gas can; use the funnel to reduce spillage
** If there is little or no gas left after that, call DPW on the radio to say we will need more gas, and include in the Echelon Log.
* Refueling generator directly (if needed)

** Turn generator off
** Open fuel container
** Check level (if already full, don’t need to add more)
** Add more gas up to below fill line
** Close cover.
** IF YOU SPILL GAS ON THE GENERATOR: Wait for it to evaporate before turning generator back on!!!
** Keep the gas cans at least 5-10 feet from the generator.
** Restart generator.
* Starting generator (if needed)
HQ generator should be on at all times; follow these steps if it is shut off (or turns off) and needs to be restarted
** UNPLUG: Make sure nothing is plugged into generator.
** Make sure there is no spilled gas.
** Eco mode: OFF
** Fuel cap vent : ON
** Engine switch: ON
** Choke: OFF
** Pull Starter grip (like starting a lawnmower).
** If trouble starting, can turn choke on, and then off when it is started.
** When the green light turns on (about 1 min), change to Eco Mode ON
** Now okay to plug in extension cord.
* Turning generator off (or if it turns off)
** Unplug devices
** Engine Switch: OFF
** Fuel cap vent: OFF
* If it rains: Make sure generator is covered by a tarp. (Moving not recommended.)

== Turning lights on and off ==
The lights will need to be turned on each night (about 9 pm):
* Plug in the xmas lights to extension cord (AC, off generator)
* Two deep-cycle 12 volt batteries in the wooden boxes:
** Turn power on (switch)
** Check battery level--should be full (over 12.5V-check battery box for usual max)
*** If it’s below 11V please recharge instead of turning on
** Turn on led lights (switch)
** Turn on banner black lights by connecting cable to battery (see instructions on cord/box)
Turning off in the morning (about 6am):
* Unplug xmas lights
* Turn off and charge batteries if needed
** Turn off LEDs
** Unplug blacklights
** If battery is less than 12.3V, please recharge (below)

== Charging deep-cycle batteries for lights ==
* See documentation at specific battery for details.
* Attach batteries to generator when generator is already on
* Detach batteries when batteries are fully charged (12.7 V-see log on box)

== Lost & Found Items ==
Lost & Found Log: LOST Items [L & F binder]

Lost & Found Log: FOUND Items [L & F binder]
* Use Blue log for lost and found items for the when, where, and whom of how it was recovered.
* Use medium size ziplock bags for valuables (camera, car keys, etc) and stored at HQ on the Radio Equipment shelf.
* Non valuable/critical items should be placed at the main Lost and Found box at Bass Camp.

== Walk-up questions ==
* You can field questions from participants who walk-up
* If you don’t know an answer, try to figure out who should be asked
* If it’s something worth noting, add it to the Echelon logs and to the Khaki log.

== Assisting Khaki with Updating Ranger Log & Summary Sheets ==
* The Ranger Log stays with Khaki and/or KIT at all times.
* If you have something to be added to the Ranger Log (walk-up issue, call, etc.) tell Khaki; if they aren’t at HQ, you can add it to the Echelon log and then tell Khaki when they return.
* You might help Khaki figure out who is on shift, including for other Cores.

== Schedule changes & Shift Coverage Needed Board ==
If someone does not show for their shift, or reports that they will not be able to do the shift they signed up for:
* Post that Shift on the Shift Coverage Needed whiteboard
* Make a note in the schedule

== Fill water jug ==
Coordinate with Bass Camp (formerly Kitchen) to get gallon water jug filled; can ask Gnomes for help.

== Keys ==
You may be asked for keys to one of the ATVs. If you’re unsure whether someone should be driving the ATV, ask Khaki or the OOD. Keys with TJ, call on radio.

== Computer ==
There will be a computer available that will be able to:
* Program Radios
* View personnel documents (offline)
* Khakis can use word for typing detailed logs if they want
* Internet not provided: If needed you could find someone who can create a wifi hotspot, but we aren’t setting this up.
Instructions will be with the computer.

== Keep HQ Tidy ==
* Keep the tables clear of clutter
* Don’t allow Rangers to leave trash at HQ-including Echelon Rangers. LNT!

== Emergencies ==
* Listen and assist Khaki as needed
* Khaki may ask you to bring the cell phone or AED to the incident site
* See FERN (Firefly Emergency Resource Notebook)
* See Khaki Manual and emergency forms as needed

= FERN (Will be added in print version) =

= Links to Echelon-Related Documents =
Echelon Checklist for Rangers & other volunteers coming on-shift

Echelon Shift Checklist [Laminated, Hang on cork board]

Firefly Ranger ECHELON Log Binder Cover sheet Echelon binder]

Radio check out/check in template [Radio binder]

Lost & Found Log: LOST Items [L & F binder]

Lost & Found Log: FOUND Items [L & F binder]

FERN (Firefly Emergency Resources Notebook) [access limited, will be printed in Echelon log]

Firefly HQ Set up and Breakdown Planning

HQ set up pic

[https://docs.google.com/document/d/18DQHxn8BxlIPOwGy5E0gFIaGTUldykW7ZEXEMxYp_Ic/edit 2016 Echelon Shift Guide]

Archived 2015 Echelon Guide

Archived 2014 Echelon Guide

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This section describes different roles that rangers take on at Firefly, including the responsibilities and eligibility requirements for those roles.

'''YOU ONLY NEED TO READ THE BOLD SUMMARIES.''' If you are interested in a particular role, read the more detailed description.

To sign up for a role, see the section on [[Get Involved - 2017|Shift sign-up]].

== Alpha Dirt Rangers ==
''4 hour shifts''

'''Summary: New Rangers!'''

''Details for those interested in role:'' If you have not rangered before but have been to Firefly and have received training, that makes you an Alpha Ranger! For your first shift this year, please sign-up in an ALPHA shift.

During your Alpha shift, you will walk with a more experienced Ranger or two (khaki may ask you to switch partners during your Alpha shift). You will wear a khaki-colored ranger shirt, carry a radio, and do your best at balancing a funny combo: knowing when to stay out of the way of everyone else's burn and how to be available to help others upon request.

For your second or third+ shift in your first year as a Ranger (aka: a Shiny Penny), you are welcome to sign up as a Dirt Ranger - you are not yet eligible to be a Mentor, Khaki-in-Training, or Khaki. Please don’t sign up for the shift that starts immediately after your alpha shift - leave at least one shift in between your Alpha shift and your next shift.

== Dirt Rangers ==
''4 hour shifts''

'''Summary: Basic Ranger Shift'''

''Details for those interested in role:'' Dirt Rangers are the backbone of the Firefly Rangers. They serve as the eyes & ears of the Firefly Community. They rise from the <s>dirt</s> mud when needed and fade back into the <s>dirt</s> mud when they are not. First, and most importantly, they do nothing. Only after doing nothing will they follow (as necessary) the basic guidelines of FLAME: Find Out, Listen, Analyze, Mediate, Explain. They have radios to assist in calling for help when requested and are supported at the event by Echelon at Ranger HQ, Khaki in charge of the shift, and the rest of Ranger leadership. Dirt Rangers ranger in pairs (or sometimes threes.)

(Really, as this is Firefly, we should be calling them “Mud” rangers, but the name comes from That Thing In the Desert and we haven’t had enough motivation to change it. Yet.)

First year Rangers are welcome to work this shift after completing their first Alpha Dirt Ranger shift.

If you have rangered at least one previous year, are comfortable mentoring, and there are alphas, any dirt ranger shift can also be a mentor shift--talk to Khaki.

== Echelon ==
''4.5 hours shifts''

'''Summary: Hands out radios, HQ "Office Manager"'''

''Details for those interested in role:'' Echelon serves the Dirt Rangers in the field by staying at HQ, signing Rangers in and out of shifts, issuing radios, T-shirts & lams, managing the current schedule, handling walk-up issues, working with Khaki to maintain the shift logs, managing the power generators, and other general infrastructure support. The role is similar to an '''office manager:''' Echelon Rangers are masters of organization, resource and asset tracking. They keep chaos out of HQ.

Because the shift change is the busiest part of the shift, volunteers for Echelon must arrive 15-20 minutes before the scheduled shift change and stay 15-20 minutes after the shift change.

Please review the Echelon Shift Guide before your shift (there is a binder of information for you at HQ).

We strongly recommend you observe a shift for training prior to your shift. If you sign up for an Echelon shift you will be contacted about Echelon training.

We also offer some brief pre-event trainings, such as at SFTY3RD.

Second year Rangers and beyond are very welcome to do an Echelon Shift. If this is your first year as a Ranger but have a lot of experience at Firefly and want to do an Echelon shift once you have completed your alpha shift, or if you have any questions about Echelon, contact the Echelon Coordinator by emailing the Ranger Logistics Team at [mailto:ranger-logistics@fireflyartscollective.org ranger-logistics@fireflyartscollective.org].

== Mentor Dirt Rangers ==
''4 hour shifts''

'''Summary: Dirt ranger, partnered with an alpha'''

''Details for those interested in role:'' Mentor Dirt Rangers walk their shift with Alphas, share and discuss experiences of what it means to be a Ranger, and collaborate with an Alpha and Khaki to evaluate the Alpha’s readiness as a Ranger.

If you have rangered at at least one previous Firefly AND feel you have enough experience to train and evaluate an Alpha, please considering Mentoring during your shift.

You can be a mentor on any dirt shift--just check in with Khaki! However, we’ve specified mentor for one role each shift so we know we have at least one willing mentor available.

See the [[Mentor Guidelines]], including an optional checklist.

== Khaki-in-training ==
''4 hour shifts''

'''Summary: Training to be Shift Lead'''

''Details for those interested in role:'' Khaki-in-Training (KITs) are just what you would think: Rangers learning to be Khaki by shadowing the current Khaki.

If you have rangered two previous years and are interested in learning how, please sign up for a Khaki-in-training shift. You should also take the Intro to Khaki training module offered several times leading up to Firefly and review the [[Intro to Khaki]] materials.

If you are experienced as a Khaki, you can also sign up for this shift--you will be considered an Assistant Khaki.

== Khaki ==
''6 hour shifts''

'''Summary: Shift Lead'''

''Details for those interested in role:'' Khaki serves all on shift Rangers as the Ranger dispatch. Khaki is always available as a resource to all Rangers on duty and acts as a liaison to other cores and the Firefly Board during that shift.

Khaki may change during a shift (for example, the OOD may become Khaki if the current Khaki needs to handle something specific, or a KIT may cover as Khaki temporarily). Khaki may also be mobile as long as there is coverage at Ranger HQ.

NEW IN 2017: Shifts are 6 hours instead of 8! And still offset from dirt ranger shift change.

'''Requirements for Khaki''' include 3+ years of rangering, two previous KIT shifts, and Intro to Khaki.

All Khakis should take the Intro to Khaki training module offered several times leading up to Firefly, and it is recommended to take the Advanced Khaki modules. You may also want to review the Basic ICS (I & II) and Advanced ICS (II & IV) materials. Email rangers@fireflyartscollective.org for questions.

Relevant trainings:
* [[Intro to Khaki]]
* [[Advanced Khaki I-Leadership Skills]]
* [[Advanced Khaki II-Problem Solving]]
* [[ICS I-Basic Concepts]]
* [[ICS II-For Safety Core Volunteers]]
* [[ICS III-Managing Developing Incidents]]
* [[ICS IV-Organizational Structure]]

* [[Mentor Guidelines]]
* [[Echelon Shift Guide]] (for overnight Khakis only)

== Officer of the Day (OOD) ==
''24 hour shifts''

'''Summary: On-call experienced Ranger'''

''Details for those interested in role:'' The Officer of the Day serves the Ranger Lead, the Ranger XO, Khaki, and all the Dirt Rangers on duty by coordinating the major issues of the day across shifts. All OODs are trained in ICS.

These roles are filled by experienced Rangers. Note that they are available as a resource to Khaki and to any other Rangers!

== Bug Burn Perimeter ==
'''Summary: Hippie herder'''

''Details for those interested in role:'' During the big bug burn, Rangers help out with forming a safety perimeter to help communicate with participants. Rangers who sign up for this should plan to arrive in the field, prepared (read [[Other Situation-Specific Procedures#Burn Perimeter|Burn Perimeter]] section) about an hour before the burn is scheduled to begin for important information. This shift lasts until after the perimeter is released and you have debriefed with the Burn Perimeter lead.

== Blue and Green Dot Rangers ==
'''Summary: Rangers with special skills'''

''Details for those interested in role:'' In previous years, Rangers handled all safety-related situations. Now, there are other cores to take on many of the roles that Rangers previously held: First Aid (was Medical), Sanctuary and Fire Core.

The meanings of the terms “blue dot” and “green dot” are in a current state of evolution. If it gets confusing, don’t worry! Just ask for clarification.

See [[Beyond the Rangers: other Firefly Cores & Resources]] for more information on First Aid (was Medical), Sanctuary and Fire Core.

The term “dot” generally refers to a Ranger with additional experience and training. If you have experience in one of these areas, let Khaki know.

These dot “roles” are simultaneous and secondary to Ranger shift roles above or other Core shift roles. For example, if you are a on a Dirt Ranger shift with a background in counseling, you are primarily a Dirt Ranger. If you are currently on a Sanctuary shift, you are a Sanctuary volunteer.

=== “Blue dots” ===
In previous years, Rangers with medical experience were called “Blue dots”. Now, there is are on-call [[Beyond_the_Rangers:_other_Firefly_Cores_%26_Resources#First_Aid_Core |First Aid volunteers]] (formerly Medical) team. Previously, First Aid sometimes still referred to themselves as “blue dots.” If you have first aid/medical experience, you can volunteer for the First Aid Core - or you can just be a Ranger with additional experience. When you are on your Ranger shift, let Khaki know--you might be dispatched to help with minor first aid or assist a First Aid staff. If you are a blue dot at a scene, please defer to the judgement of the First Aid staff.

=== “Green dots” ===
In previous years, Rangers who handled situations involving emotional stress were called “green dots”. Currently, there is a stationary, staffed Sanctuary in the field that is a primary resource for participants in emotional distress. See section on [[Beyond_the_Rangers:_other_Firefly_Cores_%26_Resources#Sanctuary | Sanctuary]].

Green dots are still Rangers who have additional experience and/or training in helping to hold space for participants who are undergoing any sort of emotional stress. Every Dirt Ranger can handle any Green Dot situation at anytime—it's just that some Rangers called "Green Dots" have a bit more training and affinity for this area. If you have this kind of training, let Khaki know. You may be asked to help with a difficult situation or to help escort a participant to Sanctuary.

If you want to learn more about Green dot training, email [mailto:ranger-edu@fireflyartscollective.org ranger-edu@fireflyartscollective.org]. Self-study materials from the BRC rangers are available on the Burning Man Ranger site: https://sites.google.com/site/greendottraining2016/

== Ranger Roles Eligibility Policy for 2017 ==
Our current policy regarding eligibility for Ranger roles, which is subject to review each year. Also see: [[2017 Ranger Training Modules]] and who should take what

=== Firefly Participation ===

Every Alpha/Ranger must have attended Firefly before.

=== Basic Training===

Every year, all Firefly Rangers must take either:
* Firefly Ranger Policy & Procedure (P & P) or
* Black Rock City Ranger (BRC) (http://rangers.burningman.org/training/)

All Alphas and 2nd year Rangers must ALSO take either:
* Basic Ranger Skills [Formerly Known As Mediation 101] or
* BRC Ranger training.

All returning Rangers must have taken full Ranger training (including Basic Ranger Skills [FKA Mediation 101]) or BRR twice total, at least once in the past 3 years.

Rangers who have 2 years of recent Rangering experience AND have taken training twice in the past 4 years are not required to take Basic Ranger Skills but are encouraged to take an advanced training module instead of Basic Ranger Skills.

=== Special Teams ===

Rangers with at least 1 full year experience and now in their second year (have completed their first year Rangering and have rangered at least 2 shifts) are eligible to be Mentors, Echelon, members of the Ranger teams, and/or members of the Ranger Council.

=== Khaki-In-Training===
Eligibility requirements include:
* At least 2 full years of Rangering experience (minimum of 4 shifts), and
* Have taken Intro to Khaki

=== Khaki ===

Eligibility requirements include:
* At least 2-3 years of Rangering experience (minimum of 6 shifts), and
* Have taken Intro to Khaki, and
* Have completed 2 Khaki-in-Training shifts with at least 2 different Khakis.

=== Exceptions ===

The Ranger Council may accept or decline, by majority vote, requests for exceptions to above rules, and/or any Ranger's eligibility for any Ranger role.

Possible qualifications for exceptions to the above rules include but are not limited to:
* Experience as a Black Rock Ranger
* Experience Rangering at other regional burns
* Demonstrated exceptional skills and abilities relative to the particular Ranger role

Please contact the Ranger Council to request an exception: [mailto:rangers@fireflyartscollective.org rangers@fireflyartscollective.org]

== Inverted Pyramid: All Roles support the Dirt Rangers ==

Dirt Rangers are the heart and soul of the Ranger Organization. Dirt Rangers are our trained volunteers wandering the event and interacting with participants - all other Ranger roles support them. The Ranger organizational structure can be thought of as an inverted pyramid, with Dirt Rangers at the TOP (along with Echelon), supported by Khaki (shift lead), who is supported by the OOD (Officer of the Day). Everyone is supported by the Ranger Lead and Ranger XO.

The final piece of this org chart is at the very bottom, supporting everything - the Firefly Ranger Council, comprised of each of the six Ranger Team Leads, the Ranger Lead, and the Ranger XO. Lastly, the Firefly Ranger Council is supported by the Firefly Community at Large.
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== Preamble ==

We, the Firefly Rangers, are a volunteer organization dedicated to upholding the values of the Firefly Community*.

Rangers serve the Firefly community as non-confrontational mediators. We work with participants to address disputes, to resolve or prevent potential safety concerns, and to assist in responding to medical, emotional, and personal safety emergencies. Because our role derives from serving the participants, and Self-Reliance is a key principle of Firefly, Firefly Rangers will only assist the community when needed.

In order to be readily on-hand whenever needed, Rangers maintain both a stationary presence at Firefly (“Ranger HQ”) and also roam the woods and field (“Dirt Rangers”). Our presence throughout the event also enables Rangers to serve as interlocutors and help carry information among attendees and other Firefly volunteer organizations.

<nowiki>*</nowiki>See [https://burningman.org/culture/philosophical-center/10-principles/#.UxOR0vRdUbR/ this description of the 10 Principles of Burning Man].

== The Firefly Ranger Family ==

The Firefly Ranger Family shall include:

* '''Prospectives:''' Any community member who expresses an interest in becoming a Ranger.
* '''Alphas:''' Those who have successfully completed Ranger Training, but not yet their Alpha shift. (Note: if an Alpha Ranger is “bonked” that person is no longer considered an Alpha for that year, though may be encouraged to try again next year.)
* '''Active Rangers:''' Those Rangers in good standing who have successfully undergone training, passed evaluation, and Rangered at Firefly at any point in the last three years.
* '''Former Rangers:''' Those who have previously Rangered at Firefly, but not at any point in the last three years, or who simply wish to be considered so.
* '''Affiliated Rangers and Ranger Groups:''' Active members in good standing of affiliated ranger groups such as the Black Rock Rangers, Flipside Rangers, Soak Rangers, etc.

The Firefly Ranger Family shall not include any person who has been barred from the Firefly community or removed from the Firefly Rangers due to disciplinary proceedings/extraordinary circumstances.

== Who are the Firefly Rangers? ==

Firefly Rangers serve the Firefly Community. They share a commitment to stay out of the way when not needed & to help fellow participants when asked. Rangers uphold Community values & the Ten Principles*. The Firefly Ranger organization believes that diversity is necessary to our ability to serve effectively. The Firefly Rangers are overseen by the Firefly Board & the Firefly Community at large.

== At-Event Ranger Roles ==

===Dirt Rangers===
Dirt Rangers are the backbone of the Firefly Rangers. They serve as the eyes & ears of the Firefly Community. They rise from the dirt when needed and fade back into the dirt when they are not. First, and most importantly, they do nothing. Only after doing nothing will they follow as necessary the basic guidelines of FLAME (Find Out, Listen, Analyze, Mediate, Explain.) They have radios to assist in calling for help when requested, and are supported at the event by Echelon at Ranger HQ, Khaki in charge of the shift, and the rest of Ranger leadership as outlined below.

===Echelon===
Echelon serves the Dirt Rangers in the field by staying at HQ, handling walk-up issues, issuing radios, T-shirts & lams, managing the current schedule, working with Khaki to maintain the shift logs, and other general infrastructure support.

===Khaki===
Khaki serves Dirt Rangers as the Ranger in charge of the shift & all event radio traffic. Khaki is always available as a resource to all Dirt Rangers on duty and acts as a liaison to other cores and the Firefly Board during that shift. Khaki may change during a shift. Khaki may be mobile.

===Officer of the Day===
The Officer of the Day serves the Ranger Lead, the Ranger XO, Khaki, and all the Dirt Rangers on duty by coordinating the major issues of the day across shifts.

==Ranger Leadership==

The role of Firefly Ranger Leadership is to train, recruit, retain, and educate rangers; to organize and prepare the resources necessary for Rangers to volunteer at the event; to communicate with the Firefly Board and Cores before, during, and after the event; to resolve disputes among Rangers, or between Rangers and fellow participants; and to promote camaraderie and socialization among Rangers both during and outside of the event. The decisions of Ranger Leadership should be driven by the goal of determining what is best for the event as a whole.

===Ranger Leadership Structure===
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'''Reasoning For This Leadership Structure'''

The Ranger leadership structure must serve the needs of Dirt Rangers (Rangers out on shift,) Echelon (Ranger at HQ,) and Khaki (the mobile shift lead.) Building from the ground up, they include:

'''Ranger Teams & Team Leads:''' Meet the need for specific functional tasks to be completed & specific functional roles to be filled.

'''Ranger Lead & Ranger XO:''' Meet the need of the Firefly Board and the Firefly community to have identifiable leaders for the Ranger Core.

'''Ranger Council:''' Meets the need to coordinate various efforts before, during and after Firefly. Both serves and oversees the Ranger Lead & Ranger XO and each of the Ranger Teams. Serves the Firefly Community.

'''Event-Specific Ranger Leadership Roles:''' Filled by the most appropriate Ranger, usually already in a related leadership role, to be responsible for a specific set of tasks at Firefly itself

===Ranger Teams===

Teams and some examples of their potential tasks follow:

====Personnel Team====
* Personnel Database management
* Retention
* Shift scheduling

==== Training & Education Team ====
* Develop training materials
* Deliver trainings
* Ongoing education & cultivation of skills development

==== Logistics & Infrastructure Team ====
* Department of Public Works (DPW) coordinator
* Radios, lanyards and other HQ items

==== Emergency Coordination Team ====
* Pre-event planning
* Post-event follow-up
* Rangers of the Day
* Khaki

==== Social Team ====
* Social Events Coordinator (year round)
* Recruitment
* Public relations (along with Council/Communications)

==== Communications Team ====
* Internal & external communications
* Liaison to affiliated Ranger groups (e.g. BRC)
* Internal documentation

=== Team Leads ===
Responsibilities:
* Ensure that the team is fulfilling its duties effectively, both outside and during Firefly
* Manage members of the team
* Participate as a member of the Ranger Council
* Help train future leads for that team
* Recruiting new members for the team

=== Ranger XO (Executive Officer) ===
Responsibilities:

Operations manager for the teams

Works directly with Team Leads to ensure each team is proceeding effectively

Tracks progress of each team and team leader

Works with documentation processes

Responsible for direct operations

Works closely with Ranger Lead

Participate as a member of the Ranger Council

===Ranger Lead===
Responsibilities:
* Accountable to Ranger Council and Rangers
* Accountable to Firefly Board, keeps the Board updated and appraised
* Face of organization
* Visionary for organization
* Works closely with Ranger XO
* Liaison for the Firefly community
* Liaison to other Firefly Cores (May choose to delegate these roles to Team Leads.)
* Participate as a member of the Ranger Council

===Ranger Council===
Responsibilities:
* Coordination body runs the ranger organization.
* Comprised of the Ranger Lead, Ranger XO, and the Team Leads
* Meets on a regular basis and as needed, during the year and at Firefly.
* Responsible for establishing eligibility criteria for Ranger roles, and making exceptions by majority vote.

===At-Event Specific Leadership Roles===
Roles to filled each year by the most appropriate & willing person to do them, most likely a member of the Ranger Leadership.

'''Echelon Coordinator'''
* Coordinates with Radio Core
* Trains & coordinates all Echelon Rangers
* Sets up Headquarters

'''Khaki Coordinator'''
* Trains & coordinates all Khaki & Khaki-in-Training Rangers
'''Alpha & Mentor Coordinator'''
* Trains & coordinates all mentor rangers
* Tracks training & alpha shifts for all alpha rangers

==Elections & Ranger Team Membership==

Elections will held in January of each calendar year for a term which runs a bit more or less than a year, specifically until the following year’s election is held and the next Ranger Lead & Ranger XO are approved by the Firefly Board.

===Ranger Lead & Ranger XO===
The outgoing Ranger Council will solicit nominations from the Rangers for the positions of Ranger Lead & Ranger XO.

Rangers may self-nominate.

If a Ranger accepts a nomination for a position, they shall submit a brief description of their goals and plans.

The Active Ranger membership will then vote among the nominees using '''approval voting'''. Each Active Ranger may submit a ballot voting “acceptable” or “not acceptable” independently for each nominee in each position.

The nominees who receive the highest number of “acceptable” votes shall become the candidate for Ranger Lead or Ranger XO.

The Firefly Board shall vote to approve the candidates for Ranger Lead & Ranger XO elected by the Ranger membership. In the event the Firefly Board does not approve the candidate, the second highest vote-getter shall then be voted upon as the candidate for the position, and so on, until the Firefly Board approves a candidate.

===Teams===
Membership on each of these teams shall be open to all Active Rangers.

===Team Leads===
In February, each team will choose from among themselves a Team Lead using approval voting if necessary. Team Leads ensure their Ranger Team functions well, they will coordinate with other Team Leads, the Ranger XO & Ranger Lead, and they will sit on the Ranger Council.

If a team is unable to choose a team lead who does not already have another lead position, the council may vote to allow a council member to take on that lead position, with the approval of that team.

===Ranger Council===
Comprised of the Ranger Lead, Ranger XO, and the Team Leads. The Council will not have at-large positions.

===Ranger Committees===
The Ranger Council can form committees as needed for specific coordinated efforts, composed of any members of the Ranger Family.

=== Changes in Leadership Mid-Term ===
If the Ranger Lead, the Ranger XO, or a Team Lead needs to voluntarily resign or step down mid-term, the Ranger Council will decide to either:
* Hold a special election from among the entire Ranger membership or the particular team, as appropriate (if time permits.)
* Appoint someone until the next scheduled election (if time does not permit.)
The Ranger Council may vote by majority to remove the Ranger Lead, Ranger XO, Team Lead, or a Team Member based on poor performance and/or complaints from other Rangers and/or Team Members. In that case, the same procedures as outlined above shall be used for replacing the removed Ranger as necessary.

= Un-Rangerly Behavior & Mediating Grievances =
Members of the community and Rangers alike can report incidents of un-Rangerly behavior to any member of the Ranger Council, and other groups which the Ranger Council may choose to designate (such as a Safety Circle or similar community organization dedicated to the oversight of Ranger behavior.)

Un-Rangerly behavior shall include, but is not limited to:
* Harassment
* Violence
* Sexual misconduct
* Misusing community trust
* Failing to report an emergency
* Knowingly neglecting ranger responsibilities
* Being intoxicated on-duty
* Failing to keep the privacy of confidential information

=== Procedures for addressing un-Rangerly behavior ===
* The Ranger in question will work with Ranger leadership (e.g. Khaki, Officer of the Day, Team Lead, Ranger XO, Ranger Lead) as appropriate to review the situation and determine the best course of action.
* The Ranger Council may also choose to hold a hearing to review the situation and determine the best course of action.
* Community groups may also choose to hold a hearing to review the situation and determine the best course of action.
'''Results of un-Rangerly behavior'''
* Khaki may choose to remove any Ranger from a shift.
* The Ranger Lead & Ranger XO (each) may choose to de-lam a Ranger for the duration of the event. (To de-lam a Ranger means that they are no longer considered a Ranger for the duration of the event.)
* The Ranger Council may vote (after a fair hearing) by majority to remove a Ranger permanently, and/or recommend further community action.
* A Ranger may also self-recommend consequences for their own un-rangerly behavior, subject to approval by the Ranger Lead, Ranger XO, or the Ranger Council.

=== Mediating Grievances ===
The re-organization committee strongly suggests that the future Ranger Council create a committee to develop a policy for how to mediate grievances among Rangers, and between Rangers and other participants. This committee may also wish to consider additional procedures for how to address incidents of un-Rangerly behavior.

= Amendments to this Charter =
Amendments to this Charter requires a consensus of the Ranger Council.

It is recommended that this Charter be reviewed and amended annually at a minimum, and more often as needed.

Rangers are welcome to make comments on this charter via the [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IawY1FCE54E3qKdvSk70e-KsafBh66UMQYPbhBEKkBQ/edit# Ranger Charter Draft] or this wiki. Only current Ranger Council members should have write-access to this document. The final version should be published [https://docs.google.com/file/d/0ByG3cwY06mlNNzFlUU1KZHI1ZU0/edit here].

It is recommended that the outgoing council review and make recommendations for the charter before elections for the new council. PDF copies of the old version of the charter should be archived for reference. The draft version contains the editing and comment history.

All history of changes to the Charter, reviews, and published versions should be documented in the Charter Draft, in Appendix B: Version Tracking. (Going forward, changes can be documented here in this wiki.)

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