Branches

Branches may be used to serve several purposes and may be functional or geographic in nature. Branches are established when the number of divisions or groups exceeds an effective span of control for the Operations Section Chief.

Organizational chart showing the Operations Section split into three branches: Emergency Services, Law Enforcement, and Public Works. Within the Emergency Services Branch are the Health and Medical Group and Shelter and Mass Care Group. Within the Law Enforcment Branch are the Perimeter Control Group and Investigation Group. Within the Public Works Branch are the Debris Removal Group and Utility Repair Group.