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Rangers are a group of burners (just like you) who make their commitment to the principles of AfrikaBurn a little more formal. As non-confrontational community mediators, their role at the event is to support our community by providing participants with reliable information, supporting the 11 principles, facilitating public safety, and helping participants resolve disputes.
Rangers are a group of burners (just like you) who make their commitment to the principles of AfrikaBurn a little more formal. As non-confrontational community mediators, their role at the event is to support our community by providing participants with reliable information, supporting the 11 principles, facilitating public safety, and helping participants resolve disputes.


Rangers work in shifts and can
Rangers work in shifts and can be found, day and night, in pairs walking and cycling the streets of Tankwa Town, engaging with the community, and enjoying art. They can be identified when on duty by their highly visible orange attire. Rangers are the easiest way to access help and info in Tankwa Town. Beyond this, Rangers have taken the time to attend training, most of it centered around mediation to help smooth any disagreements that may arise.


be found, day and night, in pairs walking and cycling the streets of Tankwa Town, engaging with the community, and enjoying art. They can be identified when on duty by their highly visible orange attire. Rangers are the easiest way to access help and info in Tankwa Town. Beyond this, Rangers have taken the time to attend training, most of it centred around mediation to help smooth any disagreements that may arise.
Rangers also maintain specialised teams with additional training.  


Rangers also maintain specialised teams with additional training. Green Dots help support participants undergoing challenging emotional experiences. SOOP Rangers work to resolve issues of Sound Out Of Place. Burning art perimeters are led by Fire Art Safety
Rangers work within one or more of the following six organisational roles at the event:


Team (FAST) Rangers who work with artists to promote burn safety.
* '''Dust Rangers''' form the core of all Ranger services. These Rangers walk around, talk to people, visit, interact with AfrikaBurn and all its art, advocate for the 11 Principles, and apply them with compassion where and if needed. These Rangers are the eyes and ears for the whole Ranger crew. They know much about Tankwa Town because they see it all first!


To find out more, chat to any Ranger, come to Ranger HQ at Off-Centre Camp, or go to the Ranger page:
* '''Green Dot Rangers''' specialise in helping participants through difficult situations that have a strong emotional or internal component. Green Dots are patient listeners who seek to hold space for participants undergoing inner transformation or experiencing internal or emotional distress.


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* '''Dust Leads''' provide knowledgeable and experienced support in the field for other Rangers by offering face to face advice, backup, and coordination support.


• Write your ID number on the underside of your wristband - this way, in an emergency, our team will be able to find out who you are.
* '''Shift Leads''' support Rangers on shift. At Ranger Headquarters, Tortoise – the call sign for Shift Leads – monitors the Ranger radio channels. When needed, they secure resources to support situations and communicate with other departments to ensure timely response to incidents.


• Always carry water on you. Drink water regularly, especially if drinking alcohol. Best gauge of hydration? If your piss is clear, you’re in the clear. To avoid a Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), piss often – girls especially!
* '''Ranger One''' is a special role for seriously experienced and capable Rangers. As the top Ranger on duty, they advise the Shift Leads on complex issues and work with other departments to deliver the best response possible to difficult community situations.


• Bring sunscreen and a hat, and use them both.
[[File:Rangers.jpg|466x466px|Rangers at Work|left]]
With our city population growing each year, we need more Rangers in Tankwa Town than ever before. We are always looking for qualified Rangers to staff over four thousand hours of shifts during the event.


• Bring dust goggles and a bandana – dust storms are only fun if you’re prepared.
If you, or anyone in your camp or crew, are interested in stepping up, please feel free to join us at the various training dates planned throughout the year in various South African cities, or join us at training at the event.  


• Personal lighting: light your body when going out at night. Make sure that you can see and that others can see you. Bring a torch/ headlamp (or two) and lights for your camp.
We all hold the space together, and together can we hold it right.


• If you bring a bike, put a light on it (and wrap lights or EL wire on the frame)
Have further questions about Rangers? Mail us at '''[mailto:rangers@afrikaburn.com rangers@afrikaburn.com]'''


• There are snakes, spiders and scorpions in Tankwa - check your shoes before pulling them on, and check your bedding and tent before packing up.
To find out more, chat to any Ranger, come to '''Ranger HQ''' at [[2024 Event Map|Off-Centre Camp]], or go to the Ranger page [https://www.afrikaburn.com/the-event/participation/ranger on our website].
 
• All camps should have at least one all-purpose (Dry Chemical Powder) serviced fire extinguisher
 
and a comprehensive first aid kit. Nominate a Safety Officer to manage the safety aspects of your camp, and make sure all campmates are informed of where the first aid kit and fire extinguishers are placed.
 
• NEVER, ever – ever – leave an unattended fire, or smouldering coals, at your camp. The desert wind can whip up in seconds and start a runaway wildfire that could destroy your camp and vehicles. Not good.

Latest revision as of 07:40, 26 March 2025

Ranger Logo

Rangers are a group of burners (just like you) who make their commitment to the principles of AfrikaBurn a little more formal. As non-confrontational community mediators, their role at the event is to support our community by providing participants with reliable information, supporting the 11 principles, facilitating public safety, and helping participants resolve disputes.

Rangers work in shifts and can be found, day and night, in pairs walking and cycling the streets of Tankwa Town, engaging with the community, and enjoying art. They can be identified when on duty by their highly visible orange attire. Rangers are the easiest way to access help and info in Tankwa Town. Beyond this, Rangers have taken the time to attend training, most of it centered around mediation to help smooth any disagreements that may arise.

Rangers also maintain specialised teams with additional training.

Rangers work within one or more of the following six organisational roles at the event:

  • Dust Rangers form the core of all Ranger services. These Rangers walk around, talk to people, visit, interact with AfrikaBurn and all its art, advocate for the 11 Principles, and apply them with compassion where and if needed. These Rangers are the eyes and ears for the whole Ranger crew. They know much about Tankwa Town because they see it all first!
  • Green Dot Rangers specialise in helping participants through difficult situations that have a strong emotional or internal component. Green Dots are patient listeners who seek to hold space for participants undergoing inner transformation or experiencing internal or emotional distress.
  • Dust Leads provide knowledgeable and experienced support in the field for other Rangers by offering face to face advice, backup, and coordination support.
  • Shift Leads support Rangers on shift. At Ranger Headquarters, Tortoise – the call sign for Shift Leads – monitors the Ranger radio channels. When needed, they secure resources to support situations and communicate with other departments to ensure timely response to incidents.
  • Ranger One is a special role for seriously experienced and capable Rangers. As the top Ranger on duty, they advise the Shift Leads on complex issues and work with other departments to deliver the best response possible to difficult community situations.
Rangers at Work
Rangers at Work

With our city population growing each year, we need more Rangers in Tankwa Town than ever before. We are always looking for qualified Rangers to staff over four thousand hours of shifts during the event.

If you, or anyone in your camp or crew, are interested in stepping up, please feel free to join us at the various training dates planned throughout the year in various South African cities, or join us at training at the event.

We all hold the space together, and together can we hold it right.

Have further questions about Rangers? Mail us at rangers@afrikaburn.com

To find out more, chat to any Ranger, come to Ranger HQ at Off-Centre Camp, or go to the Ranger page on our website.

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