About Disaster Management Systems
Disaster Management Systems Emergency Triage Solutions
Disaster Management Systems is the leading provider of ICS and NIMS products for fire departments, EMS agencies, hospitals, schools, and law enforcement. The company specializes in triage solutions and mass casualty incident (MCI) management tools that enable first responders to organize, identify, and manage multi-patient incidents.
DMS offers multiple triage tag systems: START (Simple Triage and Rapid Treatment) for adult patients and JumpSTART for pediatric patients, SALT (Sort, Assess, Lifesaving Interventions, Treatment/Transport) for comprehensive assessment, and RAMP tags for rapid patient assessment and prioritization. Each system includes color-coded categories and patient documentation spaces.
Core MCI equipment includes the EMT3 System (triage ribbon dispensers and color-coded organization tools), waterproof/bloodproof All Risk Triage Tags for contaminated patient identification, specialized 15' x 20' MCI tarps with layout lines for optimal patient placement, and 6-bay ribbon dispensers enabling rapid triage count documentation.
Fire departments, EMS, hospitals, and CERT teams rely on DMS triage solutions for mass casualty incident response, disaster drills, and evacuation training. The company's systematic approach improves patient accountability, treatment prioritization, and operational efficiency during MCIs.
Find the right triage tag system (START, SALT, RAMP, or All Risk), MCI tarps, ribbon systems, and supporting equipment for your emergency response protocols. ChatMRO connects you with distributors supplying complete MCI kits and replacement components.
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Frequently asked questions
What's the difference between START, SALT, and RAMP triage algorithms?
START focuses on Respirations, Perfusion, and Mental status for rapid adult triage; SALT provides more comprehensive Sort, Assess, Lifesaving Interventions, and Transport evaluation; RAMP emphasizes Rapid Assessment and patient prioritization. Choose based on your agency's training and protocols.
When should I use All Risk waterproof triage tags instead of standard tags?
All Risk tags are specifically designed for contaminated patient situations, hazmat incidents, and environments with blood/bodily fluids where standard tags would be compromised. They're waterproof, bloodproof, and ideal for outdoor MCIs or disaster scenarios.
How do EMT3 ribbon systems reduce triage time during MCIs?
Color-coded ribbon dispensers and 6-bay count systems enable responders to quickly track triage categories (immediate, delayed, minor, deceased) without individual tag documentation, speeding up accountability counts and resource allocation decisions.
What's included in a complete Disaster Management Systems MCI kit?
Standard kits include triage tags (START/SALT/RAMP), colored ribbons, MCI tarps, documentation forms, and quick-reference cards. Confirm kit contents and quantity of tags/tarps for your expected patient volume.
Can I customize triage tags or kits for my agency's specific protocols?
Many distributors offer custom printing and kit configurations tailored to your agency's incident command system (ICS) forms and training standards. Use ChatMRO to request quotes from distributors offering customization services.