National Wildfire Coordinating Group

Division/Group Supervisor

DIVS decorative banner: Four photos depicting division/group supervisor position, divs writing notes, looking up with two other firefighters looking on, with back turned talking on phone, divs reviewing maps. DIVS Position Description: The Division/Group Supervisor implements the assigned portion of the Incident Action Plan (IAP) and is responsible for all operations conducted in the division/group, on wildland fire incidents. The Division/Group Supervisor reports to an Operation Sections Chief or other assigned supervisor.

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NWCG Wildland Fire Position Qualification Flow Chart, PMS 308

DIVS Qualification Requirements

Required Training

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.

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).

Alternative Pathways to NWCG Qualification

 

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Page Last Modified / Reviewed: 
2023-03-24

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