2. Review-Definitions
4.5 Division – (“Division Supervisor” shall be the title utilized to describe this appointment) Established to divide an incident into geographical areas of operation. This is the organizational level having responsibility for operations within a defined geographic area. Common designations shall be utilized in the naming of Divisions.

3. Review-Definitions cont.
4.6 Group - (“Group Supervisor” shall be the title utilized to describe this appointment) This is the organizational level having responsibility for a specified functional assignment at an incident. Example: Ventilation, Salvage, Water supply, etc... It is recommended that groups be named and called by function assigned.

4. Operate on the same level
GROUP
DIVISION
Groups and Divisions are Equals. Divisions don’t work for Groups and Groups don’t work for Divisions.
Division Supervisors are responsible for considering all problems and solutions for that geographic area.
Groups relieve divisions of specific functional responsibilities.

5. What Are The Benefits Of Creating Divisions and Groups ?
Lets IC divide larger incidents into smaller “incidents” or problems.
Helps maintain a manageable span of control.
COMMAND B16
RIC
STAGING
DIVISION 2
RESCUE
GROUP
VENT
DIVISION 3
E77
E-68
E-11
E-25
E-43
M81
L72
E-5

6. DIVIDING THE INCIDENT Naming the Divisions
Division C
Division A, is typically the address side of the building but doesn’t “HAVE” to be. If you change it, it is imperative that you communicate the division locations clearly to all units on the scene (i.e. “All units be advised Side Alpha is located on the North side of the complex off of 76th Ave.”)
Division B
Division D
Division A

7. DIVIDING THE INCIDENT Naming the Divisions
ROOF
Division 01
Division 02
Floor 1 (main entrance)
Floor 2
Floor 3
Floor 4
Roof
Below Grade Level 1
Below Grade Level 2

8. DIVIDING THE INCIDENT Naming the Divisions BRAVO 2 Exposure BRAVO 1
Delta 1
Exposure
Delta 2
Exposure
Delta 3
Exposure

9. Remember the NFA Communication Model! Don’t forget the Hand Shake!
Communications
The incident organization should also become the incident’s communication flow chart. IC
CP Aide
S.O.
Division
Alpha
Division
Charlie
Search
Group
Ventilation
Group
E-11
E-25
E-61
L-10
E-15
E-4
E-18
L-72
E-76
E-21
E-42
Remember the NFA Communication Model! Don’t forget the Hand Shake!

10. Groups work across division lines. IC
RIC
VENT GROUP
DIVISION 1
Groups work across division lines.
Group Supervisors must coordinate with the Division Supervisor before doing the tasks in that division.

11. Div/Group Supervisor Responsibilities
Make sure you get clear objectives from Command and understand them.
i.e. “E16 you are going to be Division 3 and your objective is fire attack on floor 3, confine fire to floor of origin and perform a primary search of floor 3.”
i.e. “L20 you are assigned Ventilation Group and I need a ventilation profile and vertical ventilation if applicable.”
Locate your position and announce to Command
i.e. “Division 3 is located on floor 2 landing of the south stairwell.”

12. Div/Group Supervisor Responsibilities Cont.
Note: Division and Group supervisors should be in full PPE, SCBA, and have a Vest, Radio and Status board with passports and accountability tags.
Evaluation of the conditions in their area
Is it possible to complete your objective?
Note: The Division and/or Group supervisor should never enter an IDLH atmosphere alone
Tactical deployment of assigned resources
Do you have enough resources to complete the objectives given by command? Plan ahead!
Remember to plan for replacements/rehab of personnel.

13. Div/Group Supervisor Responsibilities Cont.
Supervising the work in the division/group
Are they completing their tasks effectively and safely?
Are we making progress?
Coordinating actions with other division/groups
If Division and Group are in the same area, it is essential that you have good communication and coordination.
i.e. Vent Group advising when they are about to open up a ventilation hole to the division working fire attack below them.

14. Div/Group Supervisor Responsibilities Cont
Provide IC with accurate progress reports
You are the IC’s eyes and ears for your area/assignment.
Your accurate reports assist IC making additional strategic decisions
Redirecting Division/Group Activities as required
Things Change. Your Objectives may change due to fire conditions. You need to be able to adapt tactically as needed. It is imperative those changes are communicated to Command
Monitor Personnel Safety, Accountability, and Welfare

15. Safety Considerations for Division/Group Supervisors
The Division Supervisor must coordinate Safety considerations with the Incident Safety Officer.
The ISO may request Assistant Safety Officers to support Division Supervisors with significant safety considerations.
i.e. Division C Safety
Reports to ISO

16. Pre-incident Planning-Crew
Captains should be talking with their crews daily about expectations during specific events.
If the Capt. gets pulled away from his crew to assume an ICS role, who is in charge for the rest of crew?
Should be decided prior to arriving at an incident!

17. Personnel Accountability Report (PAR)
A personnel accountability report (PAR) will be required for the following situations:
Any report of a missing or trapped fire fighter.
Any change from offensive to defensive mode; or prior to transitioning from defensive to offensive mode.
Any sudden hazardous event at the incident - flash over, back draft, collapse, May Day, etc.
Every 20 minutes of elapsed time during offensive operations.
Any time Command determines it is necessary.

18. Hands-On Practical Objectives:
Company Officer led training evolution:
Conduct a an on-site walk-through of three different building types and role play:
What Divisions and Group would you create?
What objectives would they have assigned to them?
What is the suggested number of companies required to complete the provided objectives?
Where would you locate each of the Division and Group supervisors?
Suggested Building Types:
Strip Mall-fire in two adjoining units/room and contents extending into overhead space.
Multi-Family-Multiple unit fire floors 2 and 3 extending into the attic.
Concrete Tilt-up or Commercial Industrial Occupancy-open area fire in production area/ large volume of smoke/reported missing employees.