In ICS, what is the title for the person in charge of a company unit?

• A. Battalion Chief
• B. Group Supervisor
• C. Division Chief
• D. Company Officer

Answer: (D)

In ICS, the person in charge of a company-level unit is called the Company Officer. This role is the direct supervisor of the crew and equipment assigned to that company, responsible for safety, task assignments, and tactical actions at the scene. The Company Officer reports to higher-level command such as a Group or Division Supervisor, and commands the crew on-scene to carry out assigned tasks. The other titles represent higher organizational levels: Battalion Chief oversees multiple companies, Group Supervisor manages resources grouped by function, and Division Chief oversees a geographic or functional division. Thus, the Company Officer is the appropriate title for the person leading a company unit.