Firefly Ranger Jargon Glossary

Ranger Jargon

Term	Meaning	Notes/References/ Links
Alpha	Prospective ranger that has taken Ranger training but not yet completed a alpha shift at Firefly (walked with a mentor).
Blue Dot	A ranger on duty who has medical/first aid experience, different from FireFly First Aid Volunteer.
Board	Firefly Board of Directors; have the authority to make decisions to protect the event and the safety of participants. There is usually a Board member on-call at all times at Firefly.	https://www.fireflyartscollective.org/firefly-arts-collective/bylaws/
Communications Team	Team responsible for internal and external communications, internal documentation, and acting as a liaison to affiliated Ranger groups.
ConCom	Firefly Conduct Committee. Reviews any complaints about violation of the Code of Conduct and/or behavior that may endanger FAC's ability to hold the annual festival or other community events.	https://www.fireflyartscollective.org/firefly/firefly-policies/
Council	Ranger Council is the year-round group responsible for setting policies & fulfilling all tasks. Made up of Ranger Lead, XO, and 6 team leads (Training, Personnel, Emergency Response, Logistics, Communications, Social)
Dirt Ranger	Ranger on duty that is walking the woods with a partner.
Do nothing	The first thing a ranger does. Find out and observe before jumping into any situation. Rangers should try to intervene as little as possible, with the goal of getting participants to solve their own problems.
Echelon	Ranger shift role responsible for giving out radios, t-shirts & Lams, and tracking the schedule. Assists Khaki by keeping information & resources organized & available. Has no more authority than any dirt Ranger. Can help with Radio issues.
Emergency Response Team	Team responsible for pre-event coordination planning, post-event follow-up, and acts as a liaison to the other Firefly safety cores.
Event Lead	Firefly event coordinator/project manager, takes on some of the responsibilities formerly handled by board members.	http://fireflyartscollective.org/firefly/join-a-core/event-lead/
FAST	Fire Arts Safety Team
First Aid	Firefly safety core that responds to serious and sometimes minor injuries. Formerly called "Medical".
FLAME	Procedure for approaching any situation: Find Out, Listen, Analyze, Mediate [if needed], Explain [if needed}
Green Dot	A ranger on duty who has experience with participants in emotional distress
ICS	Incident Command System. Procedure used to organize the safety department of Firefly to provide a coordinate response to emergencies.
Khaki	Title for current Ranger shift lead. May change during the shift to a different individual.
Khaki	1) Ranger in charge of the shift & all event radio traffic.Monitors communications and coordinates ranger activities throughout Firefly. 2) The tan-colored clothing rangers wear when on duty.
KIT	Khaki in Training. 2+ year Rangers learning the ropes of being Khaki.
Lam	Laminate; Ranger ID badge during the event. Helps identify you as a Ranger while on duty to other participants.
LNT	Leave no trace, one of the 10 Principles of Burning Man.
LOGIC-B	Previous protocol for Info to give for Medical situation: Location, How Old, Gender, Injury/Illness, Conscious?, Breathing? (see Medical Emergencies for current protocol)
Logistics & Infrastructure Team	Team that coordinates with DPW and is responsible for radios and other HQ items. Ranger team responsible for Ranger HQ set-up, infrastructure, and tear-down.
Mentor	Ranger that coaches and evaluates Alpha Rangers during their Alpha shift.
Moop	"Matter out of Place", which is a problem when we are trying for LNT (Leave no trace.)
OOD	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.
Perimeter	A physical boundary created (often just using our bodies/presence) to limit access to a dangerous scene (eg, Bug burn) or where a team needs space to work (eg, medical.)
Personnel Team	Team in charge of personnel database management, ranger retention, and shift scheduling.
Policy	a course or principle of action adopted or proposed by a government, party, business, or individual.
Procedure	1-an established or official way of doing something. 2-a series of actions conducted in a certain order or manner
Radio Handle	A nickname used by a Ranger for radio communications & scheduling.
Ranger Council	Coordination body that runs the ranger organization. The Ranger Lead, Ranger XO, and Team leads make up the Ranger council.
Ranger Lead	Face and visionary of the Ranger organization. Accountable to the Firefly Board and keeps the Board updated. Liasion to the Firefly community and other Firefly cores.
Ranger XO	Executive Officer; Operations manager for the teams. Works with team leads to ensure each teams is working effectively. Participates as a member of Ranger Council and works closely with the Ranger Lead.
Red Dot	A ranger on duty who has experience with fire safety
Sanctuary	A safe space where the citizens of Firefly can seek an outlet or assistance with any emotional trauma.
Shiny Penny	1st year rangers after they've completed their Alpha shift
Social Capital	The trust & confidence that participants, etc. have in the Firefly Rangers as a whole, built by treating everyone with respect & acting with integrity & professionalism.
Social Team	Team that coordinates year round social events for rangers and helps with recruitment and public relations.
Team Lead	Ensures the team is fulfilling its duties and serves as a member of the Ranger council
Ten Principles	Principles that reflect the burner community ethos & culture: Radical Inclusion, Gifting, Decommodification, Radical Self-Reliance, Radical Self-expression, Communal Effort, Civic Responsibility, Leave no Trace, Participation, and Immediacy. There is sometimes an 11th principle: Gratitude.	https://www.fireflyartscollective.org/firefly-arts-collective/10-principles/
Training & Education Team	Team that develops training materials, delivers trainings, and responsible for ongoing education and cultivation of skill development.

Radio Jargon

Allcom	all stations, everybody with a radio
Blue Dot	A ranger on duty who has medical/first aid experience. Medical might respond to "blue dot", but if you want Medical, SAY "Medical." If you need a bandaid or a tick removed, you can say "blue dot." If it's an emergency, definitely say Medical.
Board	Firefly Board of Directors
BREAK BREAK BREAK	Emergency call, keep channel clear	Khaki Response, "Breaking Channel, Go for Khaki"
Clear	Channel is clear; I am done with transmissions.
Copy	I understand
Echelon	Ranger role that manages the physical radios and helps tracks the shift schedules.
FAST	Fire Arts Safety Team
Go For/Go	please speak
Green Dot	A ranger on duty who has experience with participants in emotional distress
Hold	Please wait for more info
ICS	Incident Command System. Procedure used to organize the safety department of Firefly to provide a coordinate response to emergencies.
Khaki	Shift lead on radio, manages radio traffic.
KIT	Khaki in Training. 2+ year Rangers learning the ropes of being Khaki.
Medical	Firefly safety core that responds to serious and sometimes minor injuries.
OOD	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.
Open Mic	someone has an open mic transmitting, close it now
Out	Done with transmission; Do NOT use "Over and Out", that is a contradiction. Use "Clear" instead, it's clearer.
Over	next speaker may begin, channel still in use
Readback	repeat of info to check for understanding
Repeat	last caller, repeat
Roger	I understand
Sanctuary	A safe space where the citizens of Firefly can seek an outlet or assistance with any emotional trauma.