Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
NEMI-0183
Organization's ID:
ELK0960
Organization:
National Emergency Training Center (EMI)
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
3 days (19 hours)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 2 emergency management
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to provide emergency responders from local, Tribal, State, Federal and private-organizations with an overview of key duties and responsibilities of a Division/Group Supervisor within an Incident Command structure for all incident types (Type 4 –Type 1).

Learning Outcomes:

  • Describe the function and components of the Operations Section
  • Describe the role and responsibilities of the Strike Team Leader/ Resource Team and Task Force Leader
  • Describe the leadership, supervision, and personnel management responsibilities of the Division/Group Supervisor
  • Describe the information gathering and dissemination responsibilities of the Division/Group Supervisor
  • Describe the role of the Division/Group Supervisor in the Planning Process
  • Describe the risk management and safety responsibilities of the Division/Group Supervisor
  • Describe the interactions with the Command and General Staff and other ICS functional areas that are required to perform the Division/Group Supervisor's job

General Topics:

  • Division Group Supervisor’s position functions, and of the organization of the Operations Section
  • Subordinate unit leader positions, position leadership and management roles and responsibilities
  • Functions of information gathering and briefing of subordinate and senior personnel
  • Role in the planning process
  • Risk management and safety
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Classroom Exercise
  • Discussion
  • Lectures

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations

Minimum Passing Score:

75%
Supplemental Materials