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Started this discussion. Last reply by Greg Wyant Sep 11.
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Not necessarily. Divisions and Groups are individual of themselves. They would or could work independently of each other under the I/C. This model works until the span of control starts to get out of hand. For instance in a high rise or multi stor...
Thanks Eric
I find that very interesting. Just to clarify, a division may have one or more groups operating under its command. For example an interior division may have fire suppression and search and rescue groups. Would the group commander/OIC ...
Michael-
In order to be NIMS compliant we utilize Divisions and Groups. We outed sectors Salt Lake City a couple of years ago. Yes it is a matter of semantics, however common terminology allows us to work well with neighboring agencies. Divisions ...
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- Residence.
- Wellington City, New Zealand
- Department:
- New Zealand Fire Service
- Title/rank:
- Senior Station Officer (Watch OIC)
- Years of public service:
- 23
- Agency structure:
- Paid fire department
- Top issues in your department:
- Staff numbers
- Professional Qualifications:
- Grad. Institute Fire Engineers, Diploma Urban Fire & Rescue Operations, Diploma Frontline Management
- Topics you provide training for:
- Recruit Firefighters, Breathing Apparatus, Pump Operation
- Areas of expertise:
- Pump Operation / Hydraulics
- Bio:
- Curently working as a Senior Station Officer out of Newtown Station on Green Watch. Wellington is the capital of New Zealand, with a regional population of around 450,000. We have 9 stations in our area (and other volunteer stations on the outskirts). I'm keen on gaining international experience and knowledge, particually in relation to aerial appliance operations, and incident management.
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- At 1:28pm on July 28, 2009,
Bobby Halton said… - Mike,
I think I've gotten it fixed,let me know if there are more problems. The pictures from New Zealand are excellent keep them coming. You should have Anthony and I down there for a full seminar. I'll make Anthony teach for free!
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