Ranger Responsibilities

Rangers are non-confrontational community mediators who make rounds at the event, investigating and mediating any issues that may arise between camps/participants, responding to emergent situations, educating Participants about event principals/rules, and being the eyes and ears of the community.  (You can read the Ranger Manual here.)

Ranger Coordinator

Pre-event Duties

Join the event planning group

Brief Event Organizer at least bi-weekly

Monitor Ranger shift schedule

Solicit volunteers

Inventory supplies & submit order for additional supplies to Event Manager at least 45 days prior to the event

During Event Duties

Arrange for Ranger supplies to be transported to event site

Coordinate with the Assistant Event Manager to ensure adequate radio distribution

Fully understand the emergency operations plans

Make sure that Ranger Leads and Ranger volunteers are trained in proper procedures

Monitor that Ranger Leads are properly supervising Ranger volunteers

Monitor Ranger station on an as needed basis

Check with Ranger Leads to make sure shifts are being adequately covered

Coordinate with Fire Safety Lead to ensure Burn Perimeters are adequately staffed

Solicit new Rangers and volunteers for all departments

Arrange for supplies at Ranger to be secured when event is over

Post-event Duties

Arrange for supplies to be packed up and transported to designated storage

Email a summary of problems, concerns, successes, suggestions regarding Ranger station to Event Manager within (30) days of the end of the event

Ranger Leads

During Event Duties

Be familiar with the emergency operations plans available at Center Camp

Make sure that Ranger volunteers are properly trained in Ranger procedures

Act as a mentor to new Rangers

Solicit new Rangers and volunteers

Be available at the Ranger Station for 15 minutes before and after shift changes to ensure that all Rangers have checked in, and have partners.

Attempt to locate and follow up with “no shows” to educate them about honoring their commitment to the community

Monitor Rangers on an as-needed basis to make sure procedures are being followed

Monitor schedule and Ranger station to make sure shifts are being adequately covered

Meet with the Medical Lead of the shift to discuss any issues

Report any problems/concerns to Ranger Wrangler

Assist Ranger Wrangler as needed

Rangers

During Event Duties

Show up for your shift

Make rounds of the event venue investigating any issues and mediating as appropriate

Verify that Participants have adequate supplies

Educate Participants about event principals/rules (parking, no ground fires, no unauthorized burns, abide laws, etc.)

Recruit new Rangers and volunteers

Act as the eyes and ears of the community notifying the Ranger Lead of any emergency

Have fun. Remember, we're Burners first and Rangers second