Within the ICS organizational structure, the leader of a group has rank equal to that of the leader of a:

In the Incident Command System (ICS) organizational structure, each level of the hierarchy has a defined role and responsibilities. The leader of a group operates within a specific framework that designates their authority and scope of operations. In this case, a group leader has the same rank as the leader of a division.

This equality in rank signifies that both positions hold comparable levels of responsibility and authority within the ICS. A division is tasked with managing resources and operations within a specific geographical area or function, while a group focuses on a specific function such as rescue, medical, or ventilation within that area. Establishing equality in rank between these roles ensures effective communication, coordination, and resource management during an incident response.

In contrast, strike teams and task forces are typically composed of various units working together but may not have an established rank comparison with a group leader. Similarly, a branch is a higher level of organization within the ICS and oversees multiple divisions or groups, making the hierarchy different from that between a group and a division. This organizational structure is crucial for the efficient function of incident response efforts.