Sideburn Ranger Training

This is the online training for Sideburn Rangers. All Rangers must take annual training prior to their first shift. Sideburn Ranger training will also be held at the event. Black Rock Ranger training is an accepted substitute, with a review of our manual. Shift length: Ranger shifts are 6 hours on average, with some critical roles acting in 24 hour shifts.

In this course you will cover:

• What a Ranger is and isn’t
• The Ranger Leadership Structure
• Social Capital
• How to Ranger
• FLAME
• Must Reports
• ICS Overview
• Radios
• Practice scenarios

Rangers keep an eye out for safety at the event; committed to aiding members of the community and facilitating a good time. Rangers are not enforcers or a security force, in fact this role is great for those with decent people skills. You will be roaming the event in teams, participating actively in the event, with added responsibility for a time, and a radio. Ranger’s must have a straight head and be willing to listen to people. They are identified by their khaki shirts.

Sideburn Rangers are modelled on Black Rock Rangers, a group that was founded in 1992 to help participants at Burning Man. Every sanctioned Burning Man regional event has Rangers who operate in similar, but not identical ways.