Beyond the Rangers: other Firefly Cores & Resources

In some situations, you or Khaki might need to interact with these other cores or individuals. These are good groups to know about: First Aid, Sanctuary, Fire, Radio, DPW, Gate, Security, Firefly Event Leads, Board

Other Safety Cores

The other Safety Cores are in our Safety Cluster: First Aid, Sanctuary, Fire, and Radios.

First Aid Core

The First Aid Core is available for help with both serious and minor injuries. There are always First Aid Volunteers and a Medical Supervisor on-call (on the same radio channel with us, SAFETY1), but it's best to make the call to Khaki to coordinate with them.

For participants who are looking for very basic first aid items to self-treat injuries (band-aid, tylenol, etc), Rangers have access to basic supplies at HQ (look for "Self-Service First Aid Kit.") If that kit does not have what they need, then Khaki can call for a First Aid Volunteer.

See the section on Medical Emergencies for calling First Aid. When calling, include your location and information about the nature & severity of the injury.

If you would like to volunteer for First Aid, see their page on the Firefly website.

If you are a Ranger who can help out with minor first aid, tell Khaki when you start your shift.

Sanctuary

Sanctuary is a safe space where the citizens of Firefly can seek an outlet or assistance with any emotional trauma. Sanctuary is located at the top of the field by the entrance to the woods towards Steam Bath. Sanctuary volunteers will always be available there, and there is a Sanctuary supervisor on-call.If appropriate, Rangers can offer to escort or direct participants to Sanctuary if they’d like a quiet, safe place to talk with someone confidentially. If you think a participant could benefit from some time in Sanctuary, contact Khaki. There may be a ranger available that could help - Khaki will know. Remember that Sanctuary is a limited resource and, in most cases involving participants in some degree of distress, not a necessity. Use your discretion when suggesting or accessing Sanctuary as a resource. Sanctuary should not be used as a “drunk tank.” If you do end up escorting someone to Sanctuary, let Khaki know.

If you are interested in volunteering for Sanctuary or receiving Sanctuary training, please email sanctuary@fireflyartscollective.org. Also see their page on the Firefly Website.

Fire Core and Fire Arts Safety Team (FAST)

Fire Core includes several teams: FAST (Fire Art Safety Team), Fire Enclave, and Fire Marshal.

Fire Core/FAST may be called to handle unattended fires and should be called to handle potentially unsafe flame effects. Fire Core will be on the same radio channel as Rangers, but call any situation in to Khaki.

See section on Unattended Fires.

Fire Core also provides fire safety training during Firefly that is open to anyone who is interested. This training occurs early in the event and for the Bug Burn Perimeter.

If you are interested in Fire Core, email fire@fireflyartscollective.org. Also see their page on the Firefly website.

Radio Core

The Radio Core (now separate from Rangers, but we work with them) maintains especially with testing radios and equipment. If you are interested, email radios@fireflyartscollective.org.

Other Firefly Cores & Roles

While not part of the Safety Cluster, Khaki may call on these groups for assistance, and you may find yourself interacting with them in some situations.

We recommend that you are aware of all the firefly cores. See this page for more information: https://www.fireflyartscollective.org/participate/join-a-core/

Some particular groups include:

DPW

DPW handles most event infrastructure. Read more at https://www.fireflyartscollective.org/participate/join-a-core/dpw/.

Firefly Event Leads & Board

The Firefly Event Leads and Board Members are available to help on event-level issues.

Security

At the gate, there are both Firefly Volunteers and hired Security. You are very unlikely to need to interact with them, but they are also part of why you should never have to have a direct, physical confrontation with any participant or other person on the property.

Gnomes

Gnomes are super helpful volunteers that often run errands for other cores.

Accessibility Squad

Accessibility Squad is a group of participants that helps out participants with mobility issues. While not an official core, they are a valuable part of the Firefly Community. You can contact them by a box in either upper or lower parking.

Accessibility Squad is most staffed during the first few days and Exodus.