01/09/2026
New on the GAMS Blog this week: critical insights on modern active threat response
Two new blog posts take a hard look at long-standing response assumptions and outline how today’s active shooter and high-risk incidents demand a more unified, adaptive approach.
Contemporary Challenges in Addressing Active Shooter Situations
This article examines why traditional, sequential response models are no longer sufficient. It highlights the importance of unified law enforcement, fire, and EMS operations, the role of Rescue Task Forces (RTFs), and how early medical intervention in warm zones can significantly improve survivability.
Read the full blog:
https://goat-trailams.com/post/contemporary-challenges-active-shooter-response-unified-rtf
The Myth of “Scene Safe”: Reassessing Risk Recognition Across EMS, Fire, and Law Enforcement
This post challenges the outdated concept of waiting for a scene to be completely safe. It introduces a dynamic risk model that better reflects real-world operations, emphasizing shared risk awareness, coordinated decision-making, and timely patient care in evolving threat environments.
Read the full blog:
https://goat-trailams.com/post/myth-of-scene-safe-dynamic-risk-model
These articles reinforce GAMS’ focus on integrated response, realistic risk assessment, and life-saving collaboration in complex incidents.