WHISKEY AND WOUNDS
Insights from the Frontline of Goat-Trail Austere Medicine Solutions
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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 Here, we challenge outdated protocols, highlight field-proven frameworks like Chaos, Stabilization, Recovery (CSR), and provide real-world insights for law enforcement, EMS, fire, and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.
Active Shooter Limitations – The Case for a Unified Tactical-Medical Response
By: Rory Hill Published on: 21/08/2025This post exposes the life-threatening gap between tactical operations and medical care in active shooter events. It outlines how Medical Rescue Teams (MRTs), integrated with law enforcement, can save lives by delivering trauma care in the Warm and Hot Zones—without waiting for the all-clear.
Transitioning from Chaos to Structure: Developing a Cohesive Approach for First Responders in Active Shooter Situations Part 3
By: Rory Hill Published on: 19/08/2025This post examines the limitations of traditional active shooter response and proposes the CSR framework as a phased, integrated strategy to align medical and tactical efforts. It highlights how MRT deployment and unified command can improve casualty outcomes.
Confronting the Realities of Modern Active Shooter Response: The Debate Over EMS in the Hot & Warm Zone
By: Rory Hill Published on: 14/08/2025This post challenges outdated EMS/fire protocols and advocates for warm zone access under the CSR framework. It details how Medical Rescue Teams (MRTs) can save lives through early intervention, risk mitigation, and a coordinated, interdisciplinary response.
Transitioning from Chaos to Structure: Developing a Cohesive Approach for First Responders in Active Shooter Situations Part 2
By: Rory Hill Published on: 12/08/2025This post explores the critical gaps in traditional active shooter response models and introduces the CSR framework as a unified solution integrating law enforcement, EMS, and fire services for faster threat mitigation and life-saving trauma care.
