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Playa del Fuego Leadership

Let us know if you’re interested in a PDF Leadership position on the Leadership Interest Form

There is a section below on general coordinator and lead responsibilities. Also, you can check out the Department Descriptions page for more detailed departmental descriptions and find what most excites you.

TL;DR Coordinators/Leads are responsible for all aspects of their department: before, during, and after the event. 

Responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

• Familiarity with the department
• Ability to delegate responsibilities to a team of co-coordinators and/or assistant coordinators, as the coordinator sees fit
• Prepare all required documentation for the department including a department Afterburn Report, updating and maintaining a department operations document, and department inventory, as well as any department specific documentation such as safety plan, city map, parking guide, how-to guidelines, etc.
• Agree to sign and adhere to the Social Media Agreement
• Prepare for and participate in event organizational meetings
• Develop volunteer schedule and recruit volunteers to fulfill department responsibilities
• Manage, document, train, and prepare department volunteers as needed, including before and during the event (per department needs)
• Fill vacant volunteer shifts when efforts to fill the shift have failed
• Create and manage Departmental Budget and submitting it on time
• Acquire budget items and assure their transportation to the event
• Maintain budget receipts and submit them to the Finance Liaison/Treasurer in a timely manner for reimbursement
• Save the organization money whenever possible
• Communicate and collaborate with event leadership, the FirePony board, and other department coordinators/leads as needed
• Read and participate in the event email distribution list and organizational communications in a timely manner
• Use online tools and resources such as email, mail-lists, Google Docs and calendars, Zoom, and Slack to communicate and manage tasks for the event
• Be onsite pre-event and post-event to set up and break down your department, as needed per department. Basic infrastructure is provided by the Department of Public Work (DPW)
• Prepare and submit an After-Burn report for your department within the timeframe given
• Coordinators attending the event must provide proof of COVID vaccination as required by all attendees

Note: Community members that have been removed from a prior volunteer position or have been banned from attending any FirePony event at any time are not eligible to participate as a Coordinator or Department Lead

Center Camp Rules

• Keep it family friendly. Events should be open to all burners 
• No serving of alcohol. But we’re not going to ask what’s in your mug
• No fire. That includes fire pits and spinning. 
• Leave no trace. If you MOOP, you may be banned from hosting at Center Camp in the future.
• Any conflicts or questions, go to information booth and they will sort it out or contact someone who can.

Is it first come first serve?

Kind of, but you have to sign up to reserve the space.

Where do I reserve Center Camp?

The online signup is linked at the bottom of the page, or

What kind of events can I host there?

Anything that draws a crowd. Music performances, Improv, Dance Party, Karaoke, Art demonstrations, Poetry Slam, Host a meal. Have a giant game of Duck Duck Goose. Get creative. I’m sure you’ll think of something original.

Can I have a fire there?

No. We are not providing a fire pit and ask that you do not bring one either.

Is there power?

Yes! There will be a generator available with 1500 watt service. 

How big is it?

That’s a rather personal question

I mean the camp size

That makes more sense. It’s an 18 by 30 foot canopy like the other PDF structures.

Does the event have to stay inside the canopy?

Of course not. That’s just there for your comfort and convenience.

What else you got for me?

Two large tables and a bunch of chairs. 

Can I rearrange them?

Any way you want

Will someone clean up after me when my event is over?

You must be new here. LEAVE NO TRACE.

Can I hang out with my friends there even if I didn’t reserve it?

Absolutely. Impromptu events are welcomed and encouraged. Just be aware of the schedule and prepared to vacate when the next scheduled host arrives. Of course you’ll get more buzz if you publish in the What Where When ahead of time.

Oh…we can do that?

Duh! I mean…. absolutely!

What if I have questions about Center Camp during PDF?

Go to the information tent next to Participation Station and they will have the answers.

How can you have a FAQ when this is brand new and no one has actually had a chance to ask these questions? Doesn’t the F stand for Frequently?!

No. These are Future Anticipated Questions.

Ah. Good save.

Thanks, Anything else?

Nah. I’m good.