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==Ranger Survey==
==Ranger Survey==
Please fill out the [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd_n73b5ZKgQhNk7NkGHUNOx7PPgsJJTkXiLUZfPxqrRJOoiQ/viewform Ranger survey]! 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 - 2017#2017 Ranger Training Opportunities|below]].)
Please fill out the [https://docs.google.com/forms/u/0/d/e/1FAIpQLSdgtHnt0Z5NlFlmEceD-zGBl3BEeKS-r5FVsPLu42FqUvofvQ/formResponse 2022 Ranger survey]! 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 [[Ranger Training Opportunities|below]].)


==Training Overview==
==Training Overview==
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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]   


==2019 Ranger Training Opportunities==
==Ranger Training Opportunities==
The [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdSNH1ImVnUX4AuZiwAejVTf7mC73NaBZpl_wakushEYOo-1Q/viewform Ranger survey] includes 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].  
Complete the [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdSNH1ImVnUX4AuZiwAejVTf7mC73NaBZpl_wakushEYOo-1Q/viewform 2022 Ranger survey] 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].  


===SFTY3RD, May 2019 in Scarborough, Maine--CANCELED===
===Charlestown Trainings in June (In-person or join via Zoom)===


Info: https://www.fireflyartscollective.org/participate/join-a-core/sfty3rd/
Wednesday, June 15, 2022, 6:30 pm to 10:30 pm in Charlestown, MA


Register here; this weekend includes all possible trainings, including ICS.  Highly recommended if you can make it!
Saturday, June 25, 2022, 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm in Charlestown, MA
 
===MIT Trainings in June===
 
Thursday, June 6, 2019: 6:30-10:30PM
 
Tuesday, June 11, 2019: 6:30-10:30PM


===Black Rock Ranger Trainings===
===Black Rock Ranger Trainings===
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===Onsite Training===
===Onsite Training===
July 3, 2019: 9:00AM – 12:00PM at Firefly Ranger HQ  
Thursday, June 30, 2022 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at Firefly Ranger HQ  


We strongly suggest attending one of the pre-event trainings at MIT 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 Charlestown 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.  


==Shift sign up==
==Shift sign up==


<nowiki>***</nowiki>UPDATE!!!  The shift schedule is a google doc this year. You will receive a link to it after your training date has been confirmed.  If not email [Mailto:Rangers@fireflyartscollective.org rangers@fireflyartscollective.org]*****
[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1GMABwxINoHkFVIwn1g4cB9NE1dojYy3Z80aRBY0k5hU/edit?fbclid=IwAR1gnixzArURmroD_MmH9oEcD2HRyOumH4V9bE1nyqlaXHWrIzSeceQb6fU#gid=949286465 2022 Shift Sign up link]


You will need to have taken training OR you must be signed up for training in order to sign up for your shifts.  As soon as we have a training date noted we will mark you as “trained” and send you an email about shift sign-up.  (Note the button will still say “Requires: Ranger Training 2017”, try it anyway.)  If you have any problems signing up for shifts, please email [mailto:ranger-personnel@lists.fireflyartscollective.org ranger-personnel@lists.fireflyartscollective.org].


ALPHAS ONLY: 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” 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” shifts.


Note: any "dirt" shift can be a mentor shift if there are alphas who need mentors, you have rangered at least one year, and you are comfortable mentoring.
Note: any "dirt" shift can be a mentor shift if there are alphas who need mentors, you have rangered at least one year, and you are comfortable mentoring.
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==Changes and Highlights for 2020==
==Changes and Highlights for 2020==
For returning Rangers, notes about what has changed since last year.
For returning Rangers, notes about what has changed since last year.
===2020 Ranger Council Changes===
===2022 Ranger Council Changes===
Ranger Co-Leads: Nightwing & Forest
Ranger Co-Leads: Nightwing & Flambeau
 
Education Team Lead: Pretzel
 
Personnel Lead: Heptagon


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.


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

Revision as of 15:51, 9 June 2022

Thank you for your interest in Rangering this year! We look forward to seeing you at training and rangering together in the woods! If you have any questions, please email rangers@fireflyartscollective.org.

NOTE: To volunteer for the Firefly Rangers, we ask that you have either attended Firefly a previous year, or that you have extensive experience rangering at other burns.

Ranger Survey

Please fill out the 2022 Ranger survey! 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 below.)

Training Overview

All Firefly Rangers are required to do training every year. We’ve greatly expanded the options for training in recent years, so please be patient!

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

If you have any questions about your level of experience and requirements, email rangers@fireflyartscollective.org

"Full basic training" includes Policy & Procedure, Basic Ranger Skills, and Radio Basics. All off-site Firefly trainings include all of these. These are also covered by Black Rock City Ranger trainings (offered around the country), although we ask you to review our Policy & Procedures since many are Firefly-specific.

Alphas (1st year)

If this is your first year rangering, you will be an “alpha." You will need full basic training (see above).

You must have attended Firefly a previous year, or have rangering experience at another burn (if so, see section on New Experienced Rangers below.) If you have any questions, email rangers@fireflyartscollective.org

Choose a Ranger Handle

If you don’t already have a Ranger Handle, you will need one to be a Ranger! A Ranger Handle is a unique (i.e., no one else using it at Firefly this year), radio-friendly name that has some personal meaning to you. Most are two to three syllables. Please do not use your legal name.

If you would like to change your Ranger handle, please contact the Personnel Team ranger-personnel@fireflyartscollective.org.

Shiny Pennies (2nd Year)

If this is your second year rangering, you are a “shiny penny”. You still need full basic training (see above) but you are invited to also take other trainings such as Echelon, Conflict Resolution, or Mentoring.

Returning Rangers (3rd+ Year)

If you have rangered two or more years, you will need to take P & P. If you haven’t done full training recently, we ask you to take Basic Ranger Skills.

You are also encouraged to take advanced training modules: Intro to Khaki (required for KIT & Khaki), Advanced Khaki I-Leadership Skills, Advanced Khaki II-Problem Solving, Conflict Resolution, Echelon, Mentoring, and ICS trainings.

New Experienced Rangers

We are always happy to have rangers joining us from other burns. Depending on your level of experience, you may be eligible for exceptions to training requirements. If have not been to Firefly before, we ask that you take our Firefly-specific Policy & Procedure, offered at all our trainings (including onsite.) Please contact rangers@fireflyartscollective.org for more information.

Please be aware that there are some differences between Firefly and other burns, particularly Burning man.

  • Layout. We expect all our rangers to be able to navigate Firefly effectively. Please take some time when you arrive to familiarize yourself with path names, major camps, and different areas/landmarks (eg, the Field, the Pool). You can also take a look at the map ahead of time.
  • We are a much smaller event (about 1000 participants), and as such everything is smaller.
  • Our ranger council is much smaller and hands-on that the BRC Ranger council
  • Echelon at Firefly is stationary at HQ. See Echelon description.
  • We do NOT have law enforcement, EMT, or Firefighters on site at all times.
  • We use ICS for emergencies. See ICS section.
  • We have a different Early Arrival process, as well as Exodus. If you have questions, please email rangers@fireflyartscollective.org.

If you have any questions about your level of experience and requirements, email rangers@fireflyartscollective.org

Ranger Training Opportunities

Complete the 2022 Ranger survey 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 rangers@fireflyartscollective.org.

Charlestown Trainings in June (In-person or join via Zoom)

Wednesday, June 15, 2022, 6:30 pm to 10:30 pm in Charlestown, MA

Saturday, June 25, 2022, 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm in Charlestown, MA

Black Rock Ranger Trainings

Sign up at http://rangers.burningman.org/training/

The Boston area BRR training date has not yet been announced.

Onsite Training

Thursday, June 30, 2022 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at Firefly Ranger HQ

We strongly suggest attending one of the pre-event trainings in Charlestown if you are able to, as onsite training is often shortened and intended for out-of-town rangers. Email rangers@fireflyartscollective.org for more information.

Shift sign up

2022 Shift Sign up link


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” shifts.

Note: any "dirt" shift can be a mentor shift if there are alphas who need mentors, you have rangered at least one year, and you are comfortable mentoring.

See At-Event Ranger Roles for more details on eligibility for particular roles.

Graveyard & Late-in-Event Shifts

If you are able to do any 2am-6am shift, or any shifts from the Bug Burn onwards (Friday night onwards), PLEASE sign up for these shifts! We always have a hard time filling these shifts, and are very grateful to volunteers who take these on. (We also have a special item of swag for rangers who do these shifts.)

Keep In Touch

Any rangers who fill out the survey will be added to the ranger allcom list; you should also receive an invitation to join our Facebook group. Please keep an eye out for announcements!

If you have any questions, please email rangers@fireflyartscollective.org.

Changes and Highlights for 2020

For returning Rangers, notes about what has changed since last year.

2022 Ranger Council Changes

Ranger Co-Leads: Nightwing & Flambeau

See Current Ranger leadership for more about the Ranger council.

Continue on to the next page: At-Event Ranger Roles