Echelon Shift Guide - Revision history

Dolphin: /* Checklist for Rangers coming on-shift */

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Checklist for Rangers coming on-shift

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	(Ranger self-service or ask Echelon for Assistance)		(Ranger self-service or ask Echelon for Assistance)

	❐ First shift:		* ❐ First shift:
			** ❐ T-shirt
	❐ T-shirt		** ❐ Lam & Lanyard
			** ❐ Swag bag
	❐ Lam & Lanyard		* ❐ Radio (self-service)
			** ❐ Use Radios labeled for Rangers, don’t have to sign out to individual
	❐ Swag bag		** ❐ Radio should have fully charged battery
			** ❐ Set to correct channel (Info (Ch1))
	❐ Radio (self-service)		** ❐ Instruction on how to use, change channels, etc.
			** ❐ Recommend that do radio check to Khaki on Info (Ch 1) when away from HQ
	❐ Use Radios labeled for Rangers, don’t have to sign out to individual		** ❐ Mic or headset (if wants)
			** ❐ Radio Reference Card
	❐ Radio should have fully charged battery		* ❐ Map (if wants)
			* ❐ Notebook & pen (if forgot)
	❐ Set to correct channel (Info (Ch1))		* ❐ Check in with Khaki
			** ❐ Khaki to check in on schedule (✓and/or highlight in green)
	❐ Instruction on how to use, change channels, etc.

	❐ Recommend that do radio check to Khaki on Info (Ch 1) when away from HQ

	❐ Mic or headset (if wants)

	❐ Radio Reference Card

	❐ Map (if wants)

	❐ Notebook & pen (if forgot)

	❐ Check in with Khaki

	❐ Khaki to check in on schedule (✓and/or highlight in green)

	=== Checklist for Rangers coming off-shift ===		=== Checklist for Rangers coming off-shift ===
	(Ranger self-service or ask Echelon for Assistance)		(Ranger self-service or ask Echelon for Assistance)

	❐ Check in with Khaki		* ❐ Check in with Khaki
			** ❐ Debrief on how shift went
	❐ Debrief on how shift went		** ❐ Discuss decompression /support if needed
			** ❐ Check schedule for next shift
	❐ Discuss decompression /support if needed		* ❐ Return Radio (self-service)
			* ❐ Return map
	❐ Check schedule for next shift		* ❐ Return notebook & pen (Ranger should keep or dispose of notes)

	❐ Return Radio (self-service)

	❐ Return map

	❐ Return notebook & pen (Ranger should keep or dispose of notes)

	See [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1n9vNMJ1Lz7PzxDKdAVhYoUQvzW0IRxKiruKcWh74hCs/edit Checklists for Rangers coming on and off shift]		See [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1n9vNMJ1Lz7PzxDKdAVhYoUQvzW0IRxKiruKcWh74hCs/edit Checklists for Rangers coming on and off shift]
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	* If you don’t know an answer, try to figure out who should be asked		* 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.		* If it’s something worth noting, add it to the Echelon logs and to the Khaki log.

			== Monitoring Radio (Info, Ch 1) and the Ranger / Khaki Phone ==
			Listen on Channel 1 (Info), especially when Khaki is busy in case they miss calls coming over the radio for them.

			Sometimes you may use an additional radio to monitor an ongoing conversation on a different channel.

			At Khaki's discretion, you may be asked to monitor and/or answer the Ranger / Khaki phone.

	== Assisting Khaki with Updating Ranger Log & Summary Sheets ==		== Assisting Khaki with Updating Ranger Log & Summary Sheets ==

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Ranger Shift Change Responsibilities

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	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.		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.

	== Ranger Shift Change Responsibilities ==		= Ranger Shift Change Responsibilities =
			One of the primary functions of the Echelon position is to help with the busy Ranger shift transition periods.

			== Checklists For Coming on and off shift ==

	=== Checklist for Rangers coming on-shift ===		=== Checklist for Rangers coming on-shift ===
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	== Tee shirts ==		== Tee shirts ==
	For 2024, ~~echelon~~ handles t-shirts just for Rangers this year. In 2024, all Rangers get a shirt since we have a new color (pistachio green); if we run out, use one of the old bright green ones. Give T-shirts to Rangers 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.		For 2024, Echelon handles t-shirts just for Rangers this year. In 2024, all Rangers get a shirt since we have a new color (pistachio green); if we run out, use one of the old bright green ones. Give T-shirts to Rangers 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.
	== Laminates (Lams) ==		== 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.		For 2024, Echelon handles Laminates for just Rangers. There should already be Lams for most volunteers; if not, use a blank lam and have them write in their handle with a sharpie.

	~~== Swag ==~~
	~~There is usually swag for volunteers to be handed out at their first shift~~.

	== Additional Ranger Items (Map, Notebook, Checklist, Swag Bag) ==		== Additional Ranger Items (Map, Notebook, Checklist, Swag Bag) ==

Dolphin: /* Overview of the Ranger Echelon Role */

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Overview of the Ranger Echelon Role

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	Echelon tasks:		Echelon tasks:
	* Help with resources for on shift rangers (map, snacks, water, etc.)		* Help with resources for on shift rangers (t-shirts, lams, map, snacks, water, etc.)
			* Fields walk-up questions
			* Be present at HQ while Khaki steps away
			* Let Khaki know if they hear a call for Khaki that they do not respond to
	* Helps with radios (how to get, how to use, channels, troubleshooting problems)		* Helps with radios (how to get, how to use, channels, troubleshooting problems)
	* Give out tee shirts & lams
	* Shift tracking: can help Khaki check rangers in on schedule; track & post (put on white board out front) post shifts that need to be filled		* Shift tracking: can help Khaki check rangers in on schedule; track & post (put on white board out front) post 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

	== Eligibility to be an Echelon Ranger ==		== Eligibility to be an Echelon Ranger ==
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	❐ Listen for calls for Khaki on Info (Ch 1)		❐ Listen for calls for Khaki on Info (Ch 1)

	❐ Listen for calls ~~for Khaki~~ on the Ranger phone		❐ Listen for calls on the Ranger phone

	❐ Tell Khaki about anything of note while they weren’t at HQ		❐ Tell Khaki about anything of note while they weren’t at HQ
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	== Fill water jug ==		== Fill water jug ==
	Coordinate with Bass Camp (formerly Kitchen) to get gallon water jug filled; can ask Gnomes for help.		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.~~

	== Keep HQ Tidy ==		== Keep HQ Tidy ==

Dolphin: /* Training */

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Training

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Dolphin: /* Overview of the Ranger Echelon Role */

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Overview of the Ranger Echelon Role

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	Thank you for volunteering for a Ranger Echelon Shift!		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.		Your role is to support Khaki and the rest of the Rangers by keeping Ranger HQ running smoothly and effectively, especially during shift changes.

			You act as both an office manager and a receptionist:

			* Office manager: Echelon Rangers are masters of organization, resource and asset tracking. They keep chaos out of HQ.
			* Receptionist: Echelon Rangers answer walk-up questions. They can keep track and help prioritize multiple demands on khaki's attention.

	Echelon tasks:		Echelon tasks:

Dolphin: /* Overview of the Ranger Echelon Role */ Some updates

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Overview of the Ranger Echelon Role: Some updates

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	* Helps with radios (how to get, how to use, channels, troubleshooting problems)		* Helps with radios (how to get, how to use, channels, troubleshooting problems)
	* Give out tee shirts & lams		* Give out tee shirts & lams
	* Shift tracking: ~~checks~~ rangers in on schedule~~, tracks~~ shifts that need to be filled		* Shift tracking: can help Khaki check rangers in on schedule; track & post (put on white board out front) post shifts that need to be filled
	* Be present at HQ while Khaki steps away		* Be present at HQ while Khaki steps away
	* Fields walk-up questions		* Fields walk-up questions
	* Let Khaki know if they hear a call for Khaki that they do not respond to		* Let Khaki know if they hear a call for Khaki that they do not respond to
	* Help Khaki with tracking volunteer shifts
	* Resource for knowing Radio Channels

	== Eligibility to be an Echelon Ranger ==		== 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]].		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 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 rangers@fireflyartscollective.org.

	== Training ==		== Training ==
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	Echelon is part of Ranger Logistics and reports to the Logistics Lead/Echelon Coordinators.		Echelon is part of Ranger Logistics and reports to the Logistics Lead/Echelon 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.		The Echelon Coordinators work closely with the Radio Core and the DPW Core. Contact the logistics team mailing list at ranger-logistics@lists.fireflyartscollective.org or rangers@fireflyartscollective.org with any questions.

	== Radio Core ==		== Radio Core ==
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	See [[Radio Tech]] for more detailed information on Firefly's radio setup.		See [[Radio Tech]] for more detailed information on Firefly's radio setup.

	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 ~~2018~~ 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]]~~.		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 2024 is Dox. If you have radio-specific questions you can email the radio leads at radios@fireflyartscollective.org.

	== Logistics of the Echelon Shift: 4.5 hour shifts that overlap ==		== Logistics of the Echelon Shift: 4.5 hour shifts that overlap ==

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	== Training ==		== 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.		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 event 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 Coordination ==

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 * Channels: Channel preset is based on core.
-** All Safety Cores, and Board on Call and Event Lead, should be set to SAFETY1
+{| class="wikitable"
-*** NEW EXCEPTION: SANCTUARY IS ON CH 3
+!If the user is a/with...
-** GGGP: Gate, Greeters, Parking, Gnomes, Security.
+!Give them a...
+!Set to channel(s)...
 * Optional Accessories: Mics or headsets as requested.
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 * 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.)
+* GLOW T-SHIRTS (with black-looking ink, separate from the batch), only for those doing a 2am-6am shift (all roles.)
 == Ranger Shift Schedule Check-in ==

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	*** NEW EXCEPTION: SANCTUARY IS ON CH 3		*** NEW EXCEPTION: SANCTUARY IS ON CH 3
	** GGGP: Gate, Greeters, Parking, Gnomes, Security.		** GGGP: Gate, Greeters, Parking, Gnomes, Security.



	* Optional Accessories: Mics or headsets as requested.		* Optional Accessories: Mics or headsets as requested.
	* Optional reference materials: (try to get these back after shift)		* Optional reference materials: (try to get these back after shift)