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What is the primary responsibility of the Division/Group Supervisor?

To remain on standby and wait for Command instructions.

To coordinate with external agencies for support.

To manage and control all assigned functions within their Division or Group. (correct)

To execute all operational tasks without supervision.

Which of the following actions is NOT a responsibility of the Division/Group Supervisor?

Perform all tasks without oversight. (correct)

Complete objectives assigned by Command.

Request additional resources as needed.

Ensure operations are conducted safely.

How should Division/Group Supervisors maintain visibility during an operation?

By delegating duties and leaving the area.

By completing their tasks in isolation.

By wearing inconspicuous clothing to blend in.

By being readily identifiable and maintaining a visible position. (correct)

What is required for Division/Group Supervisors to directly supervise and monitor operations?

They must be equipped with appropriate protective clothing and equipment. Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes how Division/Group Supervisors should handle personnel accountability?

They must maintain active accountability for all assigned personnel. Signup and view all the answers

What should a Division/Group Supervisor do if they observe a hazardous situation?

Take action to ensure the safety of personnel. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best explains the role of Groups within the Division shown in the guidelines?

Groups are created for specific functional assignments. Signup and view all the answers

What type of reports must Division/Group Supervisors provide to Command?

Essential and frequent progress reports. Signup and view all the answers

During an operation, if activities need to be redirected, which responsibility falls on the Division/Group Supervisor?

They must monitor work progress and redirect activities as necessary. Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of the Division/Group Supervisor's communication responsibilities?

Communicate with assigned companies to maintain function control. Signup and view all the answers

What must Division/Group Supervisors ensure regarding personnel during operations?

They must maintain active accountability for all assigned personnel. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a key action for Division/Group Supervisors when monitoring hazardous situations?

To constantly monitor all hazardous situations and risks to personnel. Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for Division/Group Supervisors to be equipped with protective clothing and equipment?

It enables them to directly supervise and monitor operations safely. Signup and view all the answers

What should Division/Group Supervisors do if they notice that operations are not being conducted safely?

Redirect activities as necessary to ensure safety. Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the responsibilities of a Division/Group Supervisor regarding resource management?

To request additional resources as needed for the operation. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Division and Group Supervisor Roles

Division and Group Supervisors oversee operational teams within a defined geographic area or with a specified functional assignment, respectively.
They manage teams like Salvage, Search and Rescue, Haz Mat, and Medical Groups.
Responsibilities:
- Communication and Control: Maintaining communication with assigned companies to manage their positions and functions. Constantly monitoring hazards and risks to personnel.
- Safety and Effectiveness: Ensuring company operations are safe and effective.
- Direct Supervision: Being in a position to directly supervise and monitor operations.
- Equipment: Being equipped with appropriate protective clothing and equipment for the assigned area of responsibility.
- Overall Control: Taking responsibility for and control over all assigned functions within their Division or Group.
- Accountability: Completing assigned objectives, accounting for personnel (maintaining active accountability), ensuring safe operations, monitoring work progress, redirecting activities when necessary, monitoring employee welfare, requesting additional resources, and providing Command with frequent progress reports.
Visibility: Division/Group Supervisors should be easily identifiable and maintain a visible position.

Division and Group Supervisor Responsibilities

Division and Group Supervisors are responsible for operations within a defined geographic area or specified functional assignment at an incident.
Division and Group Supervisors must maintain communication with assigned companies to control their position and function.
They are responsible for constantly monitoring hazardous situations and risks to personnel.
They must take appropriate action to ensure companies operate safely and effectively.
Division and Group Supervisors must be in a position to directly supervise and monitor operations and equipped with appropriate protective clothing and equipment for their area of responsibility.
They are responsible for and in control of all assigned functions within their Division or Group.
Division and Group Supervisors are responsible for:
- Completing objectives assigned by Command
- Accounting for all assigned personnel
- Ensuring operations are conducted safely
- Monitoring work progress
- Redirecting activities as necessary
- Monitoring the welfare of Division/Group personnel
- Requesting additional resources as needed
- Providing Command with essential and frequent progress reports
Division/Group Supervisors should be readily identifiable and maintain a visible position as much as possible.

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This quiz focuses on the roles and responsibilities of Division and Group Supervisors, who oversee operational teams. Learn about their vital functions in communication, safety, direct supervision, and accountability during critical operations. Test your knowledge on managing teams like Search and Rescue and more.