S-339, Division / Group Supervisor
Description
This course prepares students to perform in the role of Division/Group Supervisor (DIVS). It provides instruction in support of the specific tasks of the Division/Group Supervisor, but will not instruct students in general management/supervision or in the Incident Command System (ICS), both of which the student should learn through prerequisite work. Topics include division or group management, organizational interaction, division operations, all-hazard operations, and tactical decision games (optional). The pre-course work consists of a professional reading assignment that can take from four to eight hours to complete. There is a final examination in this course.
Objectives
- At the successful completion of this course, the student will demonstrate an understanding of the duties required of a Division/Group Supervisor in preparation for completing position task book elements.
Target Group
Personnel desiring to be qualified as a Division/Group Supervisor (DIVS).
Delivery
S-339 is available as classroom instructor-led training.
Course Components and Hours to Complete
| Course Component | Course Time |
|---|---|
| Pre-course work | 4-8 |
| Pre-selection assessment | N/A |
| Online training | N/A |
| Instructor-led training | 18-20 |
| Total Hours | 22-28 |
Session Offerings
Nationally advertised course sessions can be found by searching for S-339 on the National Wildland Fire Training website. Contact your local Training Officer for more information about local course sessions.
Prerequisite Qualifications and Training
OR
- Qualified as Incident Commander Type 4 (ICT4) and any two Strike Team Leader positions (one must be STCR or STEN).
AND
- Satisfactory completion of pre-course work.
Course Level
Regional, state, or area
Associated Position Task Books
Division/Group Supervisor (PMS 311-09)
Functional Area:
Operations
Primary Committee:
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Page Last Modified / Reviewed:
2019-02-08