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Whiskey and Wounds is the official blog of Goat-Trail Austere Medical Solutions (GAMS), dedicated to reshaping the way we think about tactical medicine, active shooter response, and public safety integration. Here, we challenge outdated protocols, highlight field-proven frameworks like Chaos, Stabilization, Recovery (CSR), and provide real-world insights for law enforcement, EMS, fire, and emergency management professionals. Whether you're on the front lines or behind the scenes, this blog delivers actionable strategies, training philosophy, and hard-won lessons to prepare you for the realities of today’s high-threat environments.

The Myth of “Scene Safe”: Reassessing Risk Recognition Across EMS, Fire, and Law Enforcement

The Myth of “Scene Safe”: Reassessing Risk Recognition Across EMS, Fire, and Law EnforcementBy: Rory Hill Published on: 06/01/2026

Reassesses why the traditional “scene safe” mindset fails modern responders and argues for dynamic, threat-informed risk recognition.

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The Myth of “Scene Safe”: Reassessing Risk Recognition Across EMS, Fire, and Law Enforcement