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