Ranger Information
Rangering is a commitment to supporting the safety and wellbeing of the Blazing Swan community.
Understanding how the Ranger team operates before signing up will help you decide whether the role is right for you and what will be expected throughout the event.
Here you'll find some practical information about the role, including the different types of Ranger roles and shift requirements
Types of Ranger
Head of Department for Rangers (aka “Ranger Wrangler” or “Ranger Lead)
Leads the Ranger Operations Team in organising all training, scheduling, Ranger mentoring, and information prior to the event. Primary point of contact for any Ranger concerns and between the event manager and Ranger Ops team.
Ranger Operations Team (aka “Ranger Ops”)
Experienced Rangers who volunteer year round behind the scenes to make sure all things Ranger related are taken care of and ready for Blazing Swan.
Silver Swan aka “Shift Lead”
Experienced Rangers who support the Black Swan during shifts, help to mentor newer Rangers, and give the fearless Ranger Lead some well deserved time off at the event. Typically these will be members of the Ranger Ops team, or trusted visiting Rangers with a wealth of experience.
Black Swan
Responsible for handling all Ranger radio traffic and marshaling resource requirements identified by Rangers on shift.
Cygnet
a HQ based role that focuses on assisting Black Swan with interfacing with participant walk-ins and the general running & cleanliness of our Ranger HQ. No special experience is required and is the perfect role for those Rangers who may experience decreased physical capabilities of “walking the dirt”.
Dirt Ranger
The main body of the Rangers are made up of the volunteers and community members interested in supporting their friends, family, and community. These Rangers work in pairs and travel around the event making sure that all participants are in a safe, respected and enjoyable space.
Green Dot Rangers
Offer support in more complex situations often involving participants who may be experiencing a challenging time psychologically. Requires Advanced Ranger Training, contact the Ops team to find out more.
Ranger Shifts
Rangers are invited to do 14 hours of event shifts, including at least one Swing or Graveyard shift (6 hours).
We also encourage every Ranger, new & returning, to also assist with one of the burn perimeters (Effigy or Temple). Although, you do not have to be a trained Ranger to assist with a burn perimeter, you just need to attend the Burn Perimeter Training Briefing.
Shift Structure
Graveyard 12:00am – 6:00am 6 hours
Morning 6:00am – 10:00am 4 hours
Lunch 10:00am – 2:00pm 4 hours
Afternoon 2:00pm – 6:00pm 4 hours
Swing 6:00pm – 12:00am 6 hours