This is an inherently wildland fire position. All-hazards Division Group Supervisors need to meet the wildland fire position qualification requirements. Rationale for not endorsing is based on prerequisite experience (e.g., fire behavior, strategic operations, burn planning).
Division/Group Supervisor
DIVS Qualification Requirements
Required Training
- RT-130, Wildland Fire Safety Training Annual Refresher (WFSTAR)
- S-339, Division/Group Supervisor
- S-390, Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior Calculations
Required Experience
- Satisfactory performance as a Task Force Leader (TFLD)
- AND Completion and Certification of NWCG Division/Group Supervisor (DIVS) Position Task Book, PMS 311-09
OR
- Satisfactory performance as an Incident Commander Type 3 (ICT3)
- AND Completion and Certification of NWCG Division/Group Supervisor (DIVS) Position Task Book, PMS 311-09
OR
- Satisfactory performance as an Incident Commander Type 4 (ICT4)
- AND Satisfactory performance in any two Strike Team Leader positions (one must be STCR or STEN)
- AND Completion and Certification of NWCG Division/Group Supervisor (DIVS) Position Task Book, PMS 311-09
Physical Fitness Level: Arduous
Duties involve fieldwork requiring physical performance calling for above-average endurance and superior conditioning. These duties may include an occasional demand for extraordinarily strenuous activities in emergencies under adverse environmental conditions and over extended periods of time. Requirements include running, walking, climbing, jumping, twisting, bending, and lifting more than 50 pounds; the pace of work typically is set by the emergency situation.
These Positions Maintain Currency For DIVS
- Air Tactical Group Supervisor (ATGS)
- Incident Commander Type 3 (ICT3)
- Operations Branch Director (OPBD)
- Operations Section Chief Complex (OSCC)
- Operations Section Chief Type 1 (OSC1)
- Operations Section Chief Type 2 (OSC2)
- Operations Section Chief Type 3, Wildland Fire (OPS3)
- Safety Officer Complex (SOFC)
- Safety Officer Type 1 (SOF1)
- Safety Officer Type 2 (SOF2)
- Strike Team Leader including (STCR, STEQ, STEN)
- Structure Protection Specialist (STPS)
- Task Force Leader (TFLD)
DIVS Maintains Currency For These Positions
- Crew Representative (CREP)
- Firefighter Type 1 (FFT1)
- Firefighter Type 2 (FFT2)
- Incident Commander Type 3 (ICT3)
- Incident Commander Type 4 (ICT4)
- Operations Branch Director (OPBD)
- Operations Section Chief Complex (OSCC)
- Operations Section Chief Type 2 (OSC2)
- Operations Section Chief Type 3, Wildland Fire (OPS3)
- Safety Officer Complex (SOFC)
- Safety Officer Type 2 (SOF2)
- Single Resource Boss including (ENGB, FELB, FIRB, HEQB, CRWB)
- Strategic Operational Planner (SOPL)
- Strike Team Leader including (STCR, STEQ, STEN)
- Structure Protection Specialist (STPS)
- Task Force Leader (TFLD)
Other Training Which Supports Development Of Knowledge And Skills
Note
Once qualified as a DIVS, the OPS3 qualification may be granted by the certifying official. Certification must be documented.
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Page Last Modified / Reviewed:
2023-03-24