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Dolphin: /* Changes and Highlights for 2024 */ some 2025 updates, but left most of 2024 changes since might still be relevant if didn't ranger in 2024

2025-06-24T17:41:32Z

Changes and Highlights for 2024: some 2025 updates, but left most of 2024 changes since might still be relevant if didn't ranger in 2024

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	If you have any questions, please email [Mailto:Rangers@fireflyartscollective.org rangers@fireflyartscollective.org].		If you have any questions, please email [Mailto:Rangers@fireflyartscollective.org rangers@fireflyartscollective.org].

	==Changes and Highlights for ~~2024~~==		==Changes and Highlights for 2025==
	For returning Rangers, notes about what has changed since last year.		For returning Rangers, notes about what has changed since last year.
	===~~2024~~ Ranger Council Changes===		===2025 Ranger Council Changes===
	Ranger Co-Leads: ~~Roomba~~ & ~~Dolphin~~		Ranger Co-Leads: Quandary & Selkie

	Other council members: ~~KT, Tall German~~, KitKat		Other council members: Roomba, Dolphin & KitKat

	See [[Firefly_Ranger_Organization:_History,_Structure,_and_Getting_Involved_Year-Round#Current_Ranger_Leadership\|Current Ranger leadership]] for more about the Ranger council.		See [[Firefly_Ranger_Organization:_History,_Structure,_and_Getting_Involved_Year-Round#Current_Ranger_Leadership\|Current Ranger leadership]] for more about the Ranger council.

			=== 2025 Changes ===

			* Land adjacent is now call "419" (reference to address

	=== 2024 Changes ===		=== 2024 Changes ===

	* T-shirts will be changing to [https://www.alphabroder.com/prodimg/large/g200_79_p.jpg light (pistachio) green]		* T-shirts will be changing to [https://www.alphabroder.com/prodimg/large/g200_79_p.jpg light (pistachio) green]
	* The land is expanding again ~~(property is called NutHatch)~~		* The land is expanding again
	* New Satellite Outpost near Upper parking.		* New Satellite Outpost near Upper parking.
	** Emergency Call Box on Map.		** Emergency Call Box on Map.

Dolphin: /* Ranger Volunteer Form */ train dates etc update

2025-06-24T17:38:53Z

Ranger Volunteer Form: train dates etc update

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	==Ranger Training Opportunities==		==Ranger Training Opportunities==
	Complete the [https://forms~~.gle~~/~~WDJkcj79CMK5hai39 2024~~ Ranger ~~Volunteer~~ Form] to sign up for one of these training dates. You only need to attend one of these. If you have to change your training date or none of these work for you, email [mailto:rangers@fireflyartscollective.org rangers@fireflyartscollective.org]. We strongly suggest attending one of the pre-event trainings, especially in-person for new Rangers, if you are able to.		Complete the [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSffNYOgT3sjMGXMGq26Ve1yWHHrPk537IfkeZ8wZX2ALrdA3w/viewform 2025 Ranger Training Sign-up Form] to sign up for one of these training dates. You only need to attend one of these. If you have to change your training date or none of these work for you, email [mailto:rangers@fireflyartscollective.org rangers@fireflyartscollective.org]. We strongly suggest attending one of the pre-event trainings, especially in-person for new Rangers, if you are able to.

	===Pre-Event Firefly Ranger Training June ~~2024~~===		===Pre-Event Firefly Ranger Training June 2025===

	Online ~~(Zoom): Wednesday June 5, 2024, 7PM~~		Online, see [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSffNYOgT3sjMGXMGq26Ve1yWHHrPk537IfkeZ8wZX2ALrdA3w/viewform 2025 Ranger Training Sign-up Form]

	~~In person (MIT): Tuesday June 11, 2024, 6:30PM~~

	~~In person (Northeastern University): Thursday June 20, 2024~~, ~~6:30PM~~

	~~Online (Zoom)~~: ~~Wednesday June 26, 2024, 7PM~~

	=== Black Rock Ranger Trainings ===		=== Black Rock Ranger Trainings ===
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	===Onsite Training===		===Onsite Training===
	At Firefly (Ranger HQ): Wednesday July 3, ~~2024~~, ~~2PM~~		At Firefly (Stage, next to Ranger HQ): Wednesday July 2, 2025, 11AM

	We strongly suggest attending one of the pre-event trainings in Cambridge if you are able to, as onsite training is often shortened and intended for out-of-town rangers. Email [Mailto:Rangers@fireflyartscollective.org rangers@fireflyartscollective.org] for more information.		We strongly suggest attending one of the pre-event trainings in Cambridge if you are able to, as onsite training is often shortened and intended for out-of-town rangers. Email [Mailto:Rangers@fireflyartscollective.org rangers@fireflyartscollective.org] for more information.
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	==Shift sign up==		==Shift sign up==

	~~2024~~ sign up through volunteer system: https://volunteer.fireflyartscollective.org/team/~~384~~ . Once you fill out the ~~2024~~ Ranger Volunteer Form, we will update your qualifications to include "Ranger Training 2024" and you can sign up for shifts~~. Shift sign up will begin on Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at noon~~.		2025 sign up through volunteer system: https://volunteer.fireflyartscollective.org/team/414 . Once you fill out the 2025 Ranger Volunteer Form, we will update your qualifications to include "Ranger Training 2024" and you can sign up for shifts.

	'''New Rangers''' ("ALPHAS"): When you do sign up for shifts, your first shift will be as an “Alpha” ranger, where you walk with a mentor. Subsequent shifts will be regular “dirt” (walking) or "echelon" (stay at HQ) shifts.		'''New Rangers''' ("ALPHAS"): When you do sign up for shifts, your first shift will be as an “Alpha” ranger, where you walk with a mentor. Subsequent shifts will be regular “dirt” (walking) or "echelon" (stay at HQ) shifts.

Dolphin: /* Ranger Volunteer Form */ update volunteer form

2025-06-24T17:32:09Z

Ranger Volunteer Form: update volunteer form

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	==Ranger Volunteer Form==		==Ranger Volunteer Form==
	Please fill out the [https://forms.gle/~~WDJkcj79CMK5hai39 2024~~ Ranger Volunteer Form] This will let you know that you are interested. Included is a list of dates when we offer Ranger training (you can also see list [[Get Involved#Ranger Training Opportunities\|below]].)		Please fill out the [https://forms.gle/QNDq7t6J5EAs1Uod6 2025 Ranger Volunteer Form] This will let you know that you are interested. Included is a list of dates when we offer Ranger training (you can also see list [[Get Involved#Ranger Training Opportunities\|below]].)

	==Training Overview==		==Training Overview==

Dolphin: /* 2024 Changes */

2024-07-01T11:42:38Z

2024 Changes

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	* The land is expanding again (property is called NutHatch)		* The land is expanding again (property is called NutHatch)
	* New Satellite Outpost near Upper parking.		* New Satellite Outpost near Upper parking.
			** Emergency Call Box on Map.
	** New Structure at Upper Parking. Might become a permanent structure in future years.		** New Structure at Upper Parking. Might become a permanent structure in future years.
	** Main Objectives:		** Main Objectives:

Dolphin: /* 2024 Changes */

2024-07-01T00:42:07Z

2024 Changes

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	* We will try to accommodate volunteers with limited mobility who want to volunteer for Echelon by scheduling low-mobility alpha shifts on a case-by-case basis (email rangers@fireflyartscollective.org for more details)		* We will try to accommodate volunteers with limited mobility who want to volunteer for Echelon by scheduling low-mobility alpha shifts on a case-by-case basis (email rangers@fireflyartscollective.org for more details)
	* New ongoing [https://tinyurl.com/ffrangerfeedback Feedback Form].		* New ongoing [https://tinyurl.com/ffrangerfeedback Feedback Form].
			* Radios: We will have a repeater, but only on Ch 1 (Info / Rangers) and Ch 16 (Medical). Non-repeater channels will not reach all areas of new land.


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Dolphin: /* 2024 Changes */ Updates

2024-06-16T20:59:10Z

2024 Changes: Updates

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 * T-shirts will be changing to [https://www.alphabroder.com/prodimg/large/g200_79_p.jpg light (pistachio) green]
-* We are reorganizing the ranger training to have a much policy & procedure highlights part, a designated scenario part, and will be expecting all volunteer to look at the wiki before training.
+* The land is expanding again (property is called NutHatch)
-* We added a short quick read page: [[Welcome to the Firefly Rangers]]
+* New Satellite Outpost near Upper parking.
-* We will provide more in-depth training than 2023.
+** New Structure at Upper Parking. Might become a permanent structure in future years.
 * We will try to accommodate volunteers with limited mobility who want to volunteer for Echelon by scheduling low-mobility alpha shifts on a case-by-case basis (email rangers@fireflyartscollective.org for more details)
-* Fire core volunteers are not always available to put out routine [[Other Situation-Specific Procedures#Unattended Fire|unattended fires]]; rangers have been asked to keep an eye out, same as any participants.
+* New ongoing [https://tinyurl.com/ffrangerfeedback Feedback Form].
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Dolphin: /* Keep In Touch */ add feedback lin

2024-06-04T17:39:22Z

Keep In Touch: add feedback lin

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	There is a Firefly Discord, and a Ranger Channel on that discord. Email [Mailto:Rangers@fireflyartscollective.org rangers@fireflyartscollective.org] to be added.		There is a Firefly Discord, and a Ranger Channel on that discord. Email [Mailto:Rangers@fireflyartscollective.org rangers@fireflyartscollective.org] to be added.

			Have any comments, advice, feedback, suggestions, or experiences you would like to share with Ranger leadership? We now have an ongoing [https://tinyurl.com/ffrangerfeedback Feedback Form] that we will review periodically.

	If you have any questions, please email [Mailto:Rangers@fireflyartscollective.org rangers@fireflyartscollective.org].		If you have any questions, please email [Mailto:Rangers@fireflyartscollective.org rangers@fireflyartscollective.org].

Dolphin: /* Keep In Touch */

2024-06-03T21:07:53Z

Keep In Touch

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	==Keep In Touch==		==Keep In Touch==
	Any rangers who fill out the survey will be added to the [https://lists.fireflyartscollective.org/mailman3/lists/firefly-rangers-allcom.lists.fireflyartscollective.org/ ranger allcom list]; you should also receive an invitation to join our [https://www.facebook.com/groups/fireflyrangers/ Facebook group]. Please keep an eye out for announcements!		Any rangers who fill out the survey will be added to the [https://lists.fireflyartscollective.org/mailman3/lists/firefly-rangers-allcom.lists.fireflyartscollective.org/ ranger allcom list]; you should also receive an invitation to join our [https://www.facebook.com/groups/fireflyrangers/ Facebook group]. Please keep an eye out for announcements!

			There is a Firefly Discord, and a Ranger Channel on that discord. Email [Mailto:Rangers@fireflyartscollective.org rangers@fireflyartscollective.org] to be added.

	If you have any questions, please email [Mailto:Rangers@fireflyartscollective.org rangers@fireflyartscollective.org].		If you have any questions, please email [Mailto:Rangers@fireflyartscollective.org rangers@fireflyartscollective.org].
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	* We will try to accommodate volunteers with limited mobility who want to volunteer for Echelon by scheduling low-mobility alpha shifts on a case-by-case basis (email rangers@fireflyartscollective.org for more details)		* We will try to accommodate volunteers with limited mobility who want to volunteer for Echelon by scheduling low-mobility alpha shifts on a case-by-case basis (email rangers@fireflyartscollective.org for more details)
	* Fire core volunteers are not always available to put out routine [[Other Situation-Specific Procedures#Unattended Fire\|unattended fires]]; rangers have been asked to keep an eye out, same as any participants.		* Fire core volunteers are not always available to put out routine [[Other Situation-Specific Procedures#Unattended Fire\|unattended fires]]; rangers have been asked to keep an eye out, same as any participants.
	* Sanctuary volunteers have less training than some previous years~~, see Sanctuary section~~.		* [[Beyond the Rangers: other Firefly Cores & Resources#Sanctuary\|Sanctuary]] is now in the Service cluster, not ops / safety; volunteers have less training than some previous years.
	* The land is expanding again, and we will have Satellite Outpost near Upper parking.<br />		* The land is expanding again (property is called NutHatch), and we will have Satellite Outpost near Upper parking.
			* There will be art cart this year, all must be approved before the event.<br />


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Dolphin: /* 2024 Changes */

2024-06-03T20:24:50Z

2024 Changes

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	All Firefly Rangers are required to do training every year. We make some changes each year, so please be patient!		All Firefly Rangers are required to do training every year. We make some changes each year, so please be patient!

	In preparation for training, please review the materials in this wiki indicated below for your level of experience.		In preparation for training, please review the materials in this wiki indicated below for your level of experience.

			<nowiki>**</nowiki>TL/DR: Just read [[Welcome to the Firefly Rangers]] **

	'''If you have any questions about your level of experience and requirements, email [mailto:rangers@fireflyartscollective.org rangers@fireflyartscollective.org]'''		'''If you have any questions about your level of experience and requirements, email [mailto:rangers@fireflyartscollective.org rangers@fireflyartscollective.org]'''


	<nowiki>***</nowiki>THIS SECTION IS STILL BEING UPDATED FOR 2024.**

	Trainings in 2024 will be in 3 parts:		Trainings in 2024 will be in 3 parts:

	1-Intros and Policy & Procedure Highlights ''(Anyone Rangering at Firefly should attend)''		1-Intros and Policy & Procedure (P & P) Highlights ''(Anyone Rangering at Firefly should attend)''

	2-Basic Ranger training (~~All other P~~ & ~~P info~~, Basic Skills, Radio)		2-Basic Ranger training (Policy & Procedure, Basic Skills, Radio)

	3-Scenarios		3-Scenarios

	For ~~most~~ trainings ~~(any in June)~~, Khaki training will be offered at the same time as Basic Training.		For all trainings, Khaki training will be offered at the same time as Basic Training.


	~~We will also be asking that all Ranger read the manual BEFORE training.~~


	'''"Full basic training"''' covers these parts of this wiki / manual: [[Policies and Procedures Overview\|Policy & Procedure]], [[Basic Ranger Skills Overview\|Basic Ranger Skills]], and [[Radio Basics]]. All ~~off-site~~ Firefly trainings include all of these. Basic Ranger Skills & Radio Basics are also covered by [http://rangers.burningman.org/training/ Black Rock City Ranger trainings] (offered around the country), although we ask you to review our [[Policies and Procedures Overview\|Policy & Procedures]] since many are Firefly-specific.		'''"Full basic training"''' covers these parts of this wiki / manual: [[Policies and Procedures Overview\|Policy & Procedure]], [[Basic Ranger Skills Overview\|Basic Ranger Skills]], and [[Radio Basics]]. All Firefly trainings include all of these. Basic Ranger Skills & Radio Basics are also covered by [http://rangers.burningman.org/training/ Black Rock City Ranger trainings] (offered around the country), although we ask you to review this wiki, including our [[Policies and Procedures Overview\|Policy & Procedures]], since many are Firefly-specific.

	===Alphas (1st year)===		===Alphas (1st year)===
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	*Echelon at Firefly is stationary at HQ. See [[At-Event Ranger Roles\|Echelon]] description.		*Echelon at Firefly is stationary at HQ. See [[At-Event Ranger Roles\|Echelon]] description.
	*We do NOT have law enforcement or Firefighters on site at all times. We have contracted [[Beyond the Rangers: other Firefly Cores & Resources#NorthBeast (EMT & Security)\|EMTs & Security]].		*We do NOT have law enforcement or Firefighters on site at all times. We have contracted [[Beyond the Rangers: other Firefly Cores & Resources#NorthBeast (EMT & Security)\|EMTs & Security]].
			*Sanctuary staff do not have substantial training; consider it a space, and a limited resource.
	*We use ICS for emergencies, but only require that dirt Rangers know to check in with Khaki or the OOD.		*We use ICS for emergencies, but only require that dirt Rangers know to check in with Khaki or the OOD.
	*We have a different Early Arrival process, as well as Exodus. If you have questions, please email [mailto:rangers@fireflyartscollective.org rangers@fireflyartscollective.org].		*We have a different Early Arrival process, as well as Exodus. If you have questions, please email [mailto:rangers@fireflyartscollective.org rangers@fireflyartscollective.org].
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	* T-shirts will be changing to [https://www.alphabroder.com/prodimg/large/g200_79_p.jpg light (pistachio) green]		* T-shirts will be changing to [https://www.alphabroder.com/prodimg/large/g200_79_p.jpg light (pistachio) green]
	* We are reorganizing the ranger training to have a much policy & procedure highlights part, a designated scenario part, and will be expecting all volunteer to look at the wiki before training.		* We are reorganizing the ranger training to have a much policy & procedure highlights part, a designated scenario part, and will be expecting all volunteer to look at the wiki before training.
	* We ~~are adding~~ a short quick read page: [[Welcome to the Firefly Rangers]] ~~(still being developed)~~		* We added a short quick read page: [[Welcome to the Firefly Rangers]]
	* We will provide more in-depth training than 2023.		* We will provide more in-depth training than 2023.
	* We will try to accommodate volunteers with limited mobility who want to volunteer for Echelon by scheduling low-mobility alpha shifts on a case-by-case basis.		* We will try to accommodate volunteers with limited mobility who want to volunteer for Echelon by scheduling low-mobility alpha shifts on a case-by-case basis (email rangers@fireflyartscollective.org for more details)
	* Fire core volunteers are not always available to put out routine [[Other Situation-Specific Procedures#Unattended Fire\|unattended fires]]; rangers have been asked to keep an eye out, same as any participants.<br />		* Fire core volunteers are not always available to put out routine [[Other Situation-Specific Procedures#Unattended Fire\|unattended fires]]; rangers have been asked to keep an eye out, same as any participants.
			* Sanctuary volunteers have less training than some previous years, see Sanctuary section.
			* The land is expanding again, and we will have Satellite Outpost near Upper parking.<br />


	<center>Continue on to the next page: [[At-Event Ranger Roles]]		<center>Continue on to the next page: [[At-Event Ranger Roles]]

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2024 Changes

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	=== 2024 Changes ===		=== 2024 Changes ===
	We are reorganizing the ranger training to have a much shorter policy & procedure highlights portion, a designated scenario part, and will be expecting all volunteer to look at the wiki before training.

	~~We are adding a short quick read page: [[Welcome to the Firefly Rangers]] (still being developed)~~

	~~We will try to accommodate volunteers with limited mobility who want to volunteer for Echelon by scheduling low-mobility alpha shifts on a case-by-case basis.~~

	~~We will provide more in-depth training than 2023.~~

	Fire core volunteers are not always available to put out routine [[Other Situation-Specific Procedures#Unattended Fire\|unattended fires]]; rangers have been asked to keep an eye out, same as any participants.


			* T-shirts will be changing to [https://www.alphabroder.com/prodimg/large/g200_79_p.jpg light (pistachio) green]
			* We are reorganizing the ranger training to have a much policy & procedure highlights part, a designated scenario part, and will be expecting all volunteer to look at the wiki before training.
			* We are adding a short quick read page: [[Welcome to the Firefly Rangers]] (still being developed)
			* We will provide more in-depth training than 2023.
			* We will try to accommodate volunteers with limited mobility who want to volunteer for Echelon by scheduling low-mobility alpha shifts on a case-by-case basis.
			* Fire core volunteers are not always available to put out routine [[Other Situation-Specific Procedures#Unattended Fire\|unattended fires]]; rangers have been asked to keep an eye out, same as any participants.<br />


	<center>Continue on to the next page: [[At-Event Ranger Roles]]		<center>Continue on to the next page: [[At-Event Ranger Roles]]