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COLUMBUS FIRE STANDARD OPERATING
PROCEDURES EXAM*** QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS | VERIFIED AND WELL DETAILED
ANSWERS | DOWNLOAD AND PASS | LATEST
EXAM UPDATE 2026/2027
When operating in a multistory structure, it may be
necessary to designate geographic locations by floor.
❖Floor 1= Division 1, Floor 2= Division 2 etc...
Divisions are used to
❖1)Divide an incident geographically
❖2) Groups are used to describe functional of
operation
❖3)Branches are used when the number of Divisions or
Groups exceeds the span of control and can be either
geographical or functional.
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Divisions can be
❖areas of interior or exterior of an incident building.
Groups are an
❖organizational level responsible for a specified
assignment at an incident.
Divisions and groups are
❖commanded by supervisiors
Divisions and groups are at
❖the same command level, divisions do not work for
groups and groups do not work for divisions.
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Divisions and groups affect the following three significant
management principles
❖1)Reduce/ solve span-of-control problems at an
incident
❖2)Provide coordination within a designation area of
specific function
❖3)Provide accountability of division or group
personnel
Division and group supervisors are responsible for
❖The implementation of their assigned portion of the
overall incident action plan
❖2)Keeping the next higher level of command
informed of the status of resources within their area
of responsibility, evaluating their resource needs and
making adjustments as necessary
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Whenever an incident commander establishes divisions
and/or groups, the division or group supervisors will
require the following information
❖Radio designation (Charley Division; Division 2,
Rescue Group)
❖2)3 T's
❖-Team
❖-Task
❖-Talkgroup
An activity that only requires one unit to effectively
handle the situation
❖Would not necessitate the implementation of a
Division or Group.
A branch is organizationally situated between
❖A section chief and a division or group. Branches are
identified by functional area
COLUMBUS FIRE STANDARD OPERATING
PROCEDURES EXAM*** QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS | VERIFIED AND WELL DETAILED
ANSWERS | DOWNLOAD AND PASS | LATEST
EXAM UPDATE 2026/2027
When operating in a multistory structure, it may be
necessary to designate geographic locations by floor.
❖Floor 1= Division 1, Floor 2= Division 2 etc...
Divisions are used to
❖1)Divide an incident geographically
❖2) Groups are used to describe functional of
operation
❖3)Branches are used when the number of Divisions or
Groups exceeds the span of control and can be either
geographical or functional.
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Divisions can be
❖areas of interior or exterior of an incident building.
Groups are an
❖organizational level responsible for a specified
assignment at an incident.
Divisions and groups are
❖commanded by supervisiors
Divisions and groups are at
❖the same command level, divisions do not work for
groups and groups do not work for divisions.
,Page 3 of 127
Divisions and groups affect the following three significant
management principles
❖1)Reduce/ solve span-of-control problems at an
incident
❖2)Provide coordination within a designation area of
specific function
❖3)Provide accountability of division or group
personnel
Division and group supervisors are responsible for
❖The implementation of their assigned portion of the
overall incident action plan
❖2)Keeping the next higher level of command
informed of the status of resources within their area
of responsibility, evaluating their resource needs and
making adjustments as necessary
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Whenever an incident commander establishes divisions
and/or groups, the division or group supervisors will
require the following information
❖Radio designation (Charley Division; Division 2,
Rescue Group)
❖2)3 T's
❖-Team
❖-Task
❖-Talkgroup
An activity that only requires one unit to effectively
handle the situation
❖Would not necessitate the implementation of a
Division or Group.
A branch is organizationally situated between
❖A section chief and a division or group. Branches are
identified by functional area
