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	* Do not make references to drugs or name any substances (you can say “disoriented”)		* Do not make references to drugs or name any substances (you can say “disoriented”)

	Anyone can be listening on the radio, we need to follow FCC guidelines, and we need to avoid ~~liablity~~.		Anyone can be listening on the radio, we need to follow FCC guidelines, and we need to avoid liability.

	=== [[Beyond the Rangers: other Firefly Cores & Resources\|Other Firefly Cores you should know about]] ===		=== [[Beyond the Rangers: other Firefly Cores & Resources\|Other Firefly Cores you should know about]] ===

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Ranger Skills

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 === [[Beyond the Rangers: other Firefly Cores & Resources|Other Firefly Cores you should know about]] ===

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On your Shift

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	Ranger shifts are 4 hours. At the beginning of your shift, go to Ranger HQ and check in with Khaki. You'll pair up and wander around the event, usually just in a general direction, sometimes with something specific to check out; we try to have rangers check on all areas of the event periodically.		Ranger shifts are 4 hours. At the beginning of your shift, go to Ranger HQ and check in with Khaki. You'll pair up and wander around the event, usually just in a general direction, sometimes with something specific to check out; we try to have rangers check on all areas of the event periodically.

	~~Mostly~~ Ranger shifts are ~~pretty chill~~, and you can spend time hanging out at a camp or event, or check out art for a bit. Often you'll answer questions from participants. Occasionally Rangers will go around telling participants about bad weather incoming, pass on other important info, or check the trails to report problems. Occasionally rangers will help those in distress or in conflict with other participants, using ranger skills such as listening, and sometimes helping finding additional help from campmates or other community resources. You can always call Khaki for guidance.		Most Ranger shifts are fairly quiet, and you can spend time hanging out at a camp or event, or check out art for a bit. Often you'll answer questions from participants. Occasionally Rangers will go around telling participants about bad weather incoming, pass on other important info, or check the trails to report problems. Occasionally rangers will help those in distress or in conflict with other participants, using ranger skills such as listening, and sometimes helping finding additional help from campmates or other community resources. You have your fellow Rangers as support, and you can always call Khaki for guidance.

	=== After your Shift ===		=== After your Shift ===

Dolphin: /* Who are the Firefly Rangers */

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Who are the Firefly Rangers

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	Rangers keep an eye on safety: we have an obligation to report severe injuries and non-consensual harm; we make ourselves easy to find and available to call for help; but we default to not intervening unless necessary. Rangers balance addressing fellow Fireflies’ concerns with not getting in the way of participants’ experiences. Rangers stay sober and practice self-care so that we are best able to respond to situations appropriately.		Rangers keep an eye on safety: we have an obligation to report severe injuries and non-consensual harm; we make ourselves easy to find and available to call for help; but we default to not intervening unless necessary. Rangers balance addressing fellow Fireflies’ concerns with not getting in the way of participants’ experiences. Rangers stay sober and practice self-care so that we are best able to respond to situations appropriately.

	Rangers have no authority~~, we are not police or security~~. We build [[Rangerly and Unrangerly Behavior#Social%20capital\|social capital]] (the community's good will / trust) for the whole Ranger organization through positive, respectful, experiences with participants & other volunteers, and by acting as a reliable conduit for information & resources. We avoid spending our social capital unnecessarily, and only do so in support of the Firefly community.		Rangers have no authority beyond that of any other participant. We build [[Rangerly and Unrangerly Behavior#Social%20capital\|social capital]] (the community's good will / trust) for the whole Ranger organization through positive, respectful, experiences with participants & other volunteers, and by acting as a reliable conduit for information & resources. We avoid spending our social capital unnecessarily, and only do so in support of the Firefly community.

	=== Who can become a Firefly Ranger ===		=== Who can become a Firefly Ranger ===

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What do Rangers do?

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	For a thorough walk through of Ranger training materials, start at [[Policies and Procedures Overview]] and follow links at the bottom of each page. If you are short on time or attention span, just read this page you are on.		For a thorough walk through of Ranger training materials, start at [[Policies and Procedures Overview]] and follow links at the bottom of each page. If you are short on time or attention span, just read this page you are on.

	=== ~~What do~~ Rangers ~~do?~~ ===		=== Who are the Firefly Rangers ===
	'''TL/DR: Rangers are friendly, resource-connected volunteers who work with other Fireflies to help the event run smoothly.'''		'''TL/DR: Rangers are friendly, resource-connected volunteers who work with other Fireflies to help the event run smoothly.'''

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What do Rangers do?

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	=== What do Rangers do? ===		=== What do Rangers do? ===
	'''TL/DR: Rangers are friendly, resource-connected volunteers who work with other Fireflies to help the event run smoothly.'''		'''TL/DR: Rangers are friendly, resource-connected volunteers who work with other Fireflies to help the event run smoothly.'''

	Rangers are sober, friendly, radio-equipped ~~volunteers~~ who ~~work~~ with other ~~Fireflies~~ to ~~help~~ the event ~~run smoothly~~. We help other Fireflies by connecting them with community resources, or just being a ear ~~to listen~~. We encourage self reliance, individual accountability, and shared responsibility among Fireflies.		Rangers are sober, friendly, radio-equipped Fireflies who collaborate with participants and other volunteers to address personal and community concerns over the course of the event. We help other Fireflies by connecting them with community resources, or just being a listening ear. We encourage self-reliance, individual accountability, and shared responsibility among Fireflies; we work to uphold the principles of our community.

	Rangers are trained to know how and when to deescalate a tense situation (using awareness and ~~listening skills~~), and how and when to escalate responses to situations (for example, how to call for medical help). Most of the time, Rangers simply "do nothing", just participate in the event, and act as the community's eyes and ears.		Rangers are trained to know how and when to deescalate a tense situation (using skills such as awareness, listening, and non-confrontational communication), and how and when to escalate responses to situations (for example, how to call for medical help). Most of the time, Rangers simply "do nothing", just participate in the event, and act as the community's eyes and ears.

	Rangers ~~have no authority, we are not police or security. We~~ keep an eye on safety: we have an obligation to report severe injuries and non-consensual harm; we make ourselves available to call for help; but we default to not intervening unless necessary. Rangers balance ~~safety &~~ not getting in the way of ~~participant's experienced~~. Rangers stay sober and practice self-care so that we are best able to ~~response~~ to situations appropriately. We build [[Rangerly and Unrangerly Behavior#Social capital\|social capital]] (the community's good will / trust) for the whole Ranger organization through positive, respectful, experiences with participants & other volunteers, and avoid spending that social capital unnecessarily.		Rangers keep an eye on safety: we have an obligation to report severe injuries and non-consensual harm; we make ourselves easy to find and available to call for help; but we default to not intervening unless necessary. Rangers balance addressing fellow Fireflies’ concerns with not getting in the way of participants’ experiences. Rangers stay sober and practice self-care so that we are best able to respond to situations appropriately.

	Rangers ~~encourage self reliance~~, ~~individual accountability~~, and ~~shared responsibility among Fireflies~~. ~~When circumstances dictate~~, ~~Rangers act to uphold~~ the ~~principles of our~~ community~~, which are based on the Ten Principles of Burning Man~~.		Rangers have no authority, we are not police or security. We build [[Rangerly and Unrangerly Behavior#Social%20capital\|social capital]] (the community's good will / trust) for the whole Ranger organization through positive, respectful, experiences with participants & other volunteers, and by acting as a reliable conduit for information & resources. We avoid spending our social capital unnecessarily, and only do so in support of the Firefly community.

	=== Who can become a Firefly Ranger ===		=== Who can become a Firefly Ranger ===

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Who can become a Firefly Ranger

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	Rangers encourage self reliance, individual accountability, and shared responsibility among Fireflies. When circumstances dictate, Rangers act to uphold the principles of our community, which are based on the Ten Principles of Burning Man.		Rangers encourage self reliance, individual accountability, and shared responsibility among Fireflies. When circumstances dictate, Rangers act to uphold the principles of our community, which are based on the Ten Principles of Burning Man.

	=== ~~'''~~Who can become a Firefly Ranger~~'''~~ ===		=== Who can become a Firefly Ranger ===
	Anyone with decent people skills can become an excellent Ranger. That said, this is a great volunteer opportunity for participants who have been to Firefly before or have served as Rangers at other Burner events. Potential Firefly rangers are expected to come in with a minimum of a good, experiential understanding of burner culture, and an understanding of the layout of Firefly or willingness to learn it before your first shift. We do make occasional exceptions based on other experience, so if you have any questions email rangers@fireflyartscollective.org.		Anyone with decent people skills can become an excellent Ranger. That said, this is a great volunteer opportunity for participants who have been to Firefly before or have served as Rangers at other Burner events. Potential Firefly rangers are expected to come in with a minimum of a good, experiential understanding of burner culture, and an understanding of the layout of Firefly or willingness to learn it before your first shift. We do make occasional exceptions based on other experience, so if you have any questions email rangers@fireflyartscollective.org.

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What do Rangers do?

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	=== What do Rangers do? ===		=== What do Rangers do? ===
	'''TL/DR: Rangers are friendly, resource-connected volunteers who work with other Fireflies to help the event run ~~smootly~~.'''		'''TL/DR: Rangers are friendly, resource-connected volunteers who work with other Fireflies to help the event run smoothly.'''

	Rangers are sober, friendly, radio-equipped volunteers who work with other Fireflies to help the event run smoothly. We help other Fireflies by connecting them with community resources, or just being a ear to listen. We encourage self reliance, individual accountability, and shared responsibility among Fireflies.		Rangers are sober, friendly, radio-equipped volunteers who work with other Fireflies to help the event run smoothly. We help other Fireflies by connecting them with community resources, or just being a ear to listen. We encourage self reliance, individual accountability, and shared responsibility among Fireflies.

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What do Rangers do?

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	=== What do Rangers do? ===		=== What do Rangers do? ===
	'''TL/DR: Rangers are ~~sober~~, ~~friendly~~ volunteers with ~~radios~~.'''		'''TL/DR: Rangers are friendly, resource-connected volunteers who work with other Fireflies to help the event run smootly.'''

	Rangers are friendly, radio-equipped volunteers who work with other Fireflies to help the event run smoothly. We help other Fireflies by connecting them with community resources, or just being a ear to listen. We encourage self reliance, individual accountability, and shared responsibility among Fireflies.		Rangers are sober, friendly, radio-equipped volunteers who work with other Fireflies to help the event run smoothly. We help other Fireflies by connecting them with community resources, or just being a ear to listen. We encourage self reliance, individual accountability, and shared responsibility among Fireflies.

	Rangers are trained to know how and when to deescalate a tense situation (using awareness and listening skills), and how and when to escalate responses to situations (for example, how to call for medical help). ~~We work with participants and other volunteers to help the event run smoothly.~~ Most of the time, Rangers simply "do nothing", just participate in the event, and act as the community's eyes and ears.		Rangers are trained to know how and when to deescalate a tense situation (using awareness and listening skills), and how and when to escalate responses to situations (for example, how to call for medical help). Most of the time, Rangers simply "do nothing", just participate in the event, and act as the community's eyes and ears.

	Rangers have no authority, we are not police or security. We keep an eye on safety: we have an obligation to report severe injuries and non-consensual harm; we make ourselves available to call for help; but we default to not intervening unless necessary. Rangers balance safety & not getting in the way of participant's experienced. Rangers stay sober and practice self-care so that we are best able to response to situations appropriately. We build [[Rangerly and Unrangerly Behavior#Social capital\|social capital]] (the community's good will / trust) for the whole Ranger organization through positive, respectful, experiences with participants & other volunteers, and avoid spending that social capital unnecessarily.		Rangers have no authority, we are not police or security. We keep an eye on safety: we have an obligation to report severe injuries and non-consensual harm; we make ourselves available to call for help; but we default to not intervening unless necessary. Rangers balance safety & not getting in the way of participant's experienced. Rangers stay sober and practice self-care so that we are best able to response to situations appropriately. We build [[Rangerly and Unrangerly Behavior#Social capital\|social capital]] (the community's good will / trust) for the whole Ranger organization through positive, respectful, experiences with participants & other volunteers, and avoid spending that social capital unnecessarily.

	Rangers encourage self reliance, individual accountability, and shared responsibility among Fireflies. When circumstances dictate, Rangers act to uphold the principles of our community, which are based on the Ten Principles of Burning Man.		Rangers encourage self reliance, individual accountability, and shared responsibility among Fireflies. When circumstances dictate, Rangers act to uphold the principles of our community, which are based on the Ten Principles of Burning Man.

			=== '''Who can become a Firefly Ranger''' ===
			Anyone with decent people skills can become an excellent Ranger. That said, this is a great volunteer opportunity for participants who have been to Firefly before or have served as Rangers at other Burner events. Potential Firefly rangers are expected to come in with a minimum of a good, experiential understanding of burner culture, and an understanding of the layout of Firefly or willingness to learn it before your first shift. We do make occasional exceptions based on other experience, so if you have any questions email rangers@fireflyartscollective.org.

	=== How to Volunteer to Ranger at Firefly ===		=== How to Volunteer to Ranger at Firefly ===
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	Be prepared to walk around in any weather on any terrain for several hours. Bring a notebook to takes notes.		Be prepared to walk around in any weather on any terrain for several hours. Bring a notebook to takes notes.

			Get your t-shirt and lam (laminate) from Ranger HQ on your first shift, and bring these to all future shifts.

	=== On your Shift ===		=== On your Shift ===
	~~Wear~~ your ~~shirt & your laminate (lam)~~ for ~~recognizability~~. ~~Check~~ in with Khaki ~~at Ranger HQ~~.		Ranger shifts are 4 hours. At the beginning of your shift, go to Ranger HQ and check in with Khaki. You'll pair up and wander around the event, usually just in a general direction, sometimes with something specific to check out; we try to have rangers check on all areas of the event periodically.

			Mostly Ranger shifts are pretty chill, and you can spend time hanging out at a camp or event, or check out art for a bit. Often you'll answer questions from participants. Occasionally Rangers will go around telling participants about bad weather incoming, pass on other important info, or check the trails to report problems. Occasionally rangers will help those in distress or in conflict with other participants, using ranger skills such as listening, and sometimes helping finding additional help from campmates or other community resources. You can always call Khaki for guidance.

	=== After your Shift ===		=== After your Shift ===

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	We are excited to have you join us! This page is an overview of what you should know as a Firefly Rangers. It ~~will link~~ to more detailed parts of this wiki.		We are excited to have you join us! This page is an overview of what you should know as a Firefly Rangers. It links to more detailed parts of this wiki.

	For a thorough walk through of Ranger training materials, start at [[Policies and Procedures Overview]] and follow links at the bottom of each page. If you are short on time or attention span, just read this page you are on.		For a thorough walk through of Ranger training materials, start at [[Policies and Procedures Overview]] and follow links at the bottom of each page. If you are short on time or attention span, just read this page you are on.

	=== What do Rangers do? ===		=== What do Rangers do? ===
	Rangers are friendly, radio-equipped volunteers who help other Fireflies by connecting them with community resources, or just being a ear to listen. Rangers are trained to know how and when to deescalate a tense situation (using ~~situational~~ awareness and listening skills), and how and when to escalate responses to situations (for example, how to call for medical help). Most of the time, Rangers simply "do nothing", just participate in the event, and act as the community's eyes and ears.		'''TL/DR: Rangers are sober, friendly volunteers with radios.'''

			Rangers are friendly, radio-equipped volunteers who work with other Fireflies to help the event run smoothly. We help other Fireflies by connecting them with community resources, or just being a ear to listen. We encourage self reliance, individual accountability, and shared responsibility among Fireflies.

			Rangers are trained to know how and when to deescalate a tense situation (using awareness and listening skills), and how and when to escalate responses to situations (for example, how to call for medical help). We work with participants and other volunteers to help the event run smoothly. Most of the time, Rangers simply "do nothing", just participate in the event, and act as the community's eyes and ears.

	Rangers have no authority, we are not police or security. We keep an eye on safety: we have an obligation to report severe injuries and non-consensual harm; we make ourselves available to call for help; but we default to not intervening unless necessary. Rangers balance safety & not getting in the way of participant's experienced. Rangers stay sober and practice self-care so that we are best able to response to situations appropriately. We build [[Rangerly and Unrangerly Behavior#Social capital\|social capital]] (the community's good will / trust) for the whole Ranger organization through positive, respectful, experiences with participants & other volunteers, and avoid spending that social capital unnecessarily.		Rangers have no authority, we are not police or security. We keep an eye on safety: we have an obligation to report severe injuries and non-consensual harm; we make ourselves available to call for help; but we default to not intervening unless necessary. Rangers balance safety & not getting in the way of participant's experienced. Rangers stay sober and practice self-care so that we are best able to response to situations appropriately. We build [[Rangerly and Unrangerly Behavior#Social capital\|social capital]] (the community's good will / trust) for the whole Ranger organization through positive, respectful, experiences with participants & other volunteers, and avoid spending that social capital unnecessarily.

			Rangers encourage self reliance, individual accountability, and shared responsibility among Fireflies. When circumstances dictate, Rangers act to uphold the principles of our community, which are based on the Ten Principles of Burning Man.

	=== How to Volunteer to Ranger at Firefly ===		=== How to Volunteer to Ranger at Firefly ===