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 Here, we challenge outdated protocols, highlight field-proven frameworks like Chaos, Stabilization, Recovery (CSR), and provide real-world insights for law enforcement, EMS, fire, and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.

Beyond the IFAK – Equipping MRTs for Real-World Threats: MRTs in Action – Integration, Speed, and Capability

Beyond the IFAK – Equipping MRTs for Real-World Threats: MRTs in Action – Integration, Speed, and CapabilityBy: Rory Hill Published on: 23/10/2025

Discover how Medical Response Teams (MRTs) redefine lifesaving care during active shooter events—integrating tactical precision, speed, and readiness beyond the limits of the IFAK.

Active Shooter Response
Beyond the IFAK – Equipping MRTs for Real-World Threats: MRTs in Action – Integration, Speed, and Capability

Overlooked and Underprotected: Addressing the Pediatric Gap in Venue Bags for Mass Casualty Response

Overlooked and Underprotected: Addressing the Pediatric Gap in Venue Bags for Mass Casualty ResponseBy: Rory Hill Published on: 21/10/2025

Most MRTs are unprepared for pediatric trauma in active shooter events. Learn how to close the gap with affordable, field-proven tools like ACE wraps.

Active Shooter Response
Overlooked and Underprotected: Addressing the Pediatric Gap in Venue Bags for Mass Casualty Response

The CSR Framework – A Comprehensive Model for Active Shooter Response: Unified Crisis Response – Integrating Tactical and Medical Priorities

The CSR Framework – A Comprehensive Model for Active Shooter Response: Unified Crisis Response – Integrating Tactical and Medical PrioritiesBy: Rory Hill Published on: 16/10/2025

Discover how the CSR framework unites law enforcement and medical teams through tactical-medical integration for faster, life-saving active shooter response.

Active Shooter Response
The CSR Framework – A Comprehensive Model for Active Shooter Response: Unified Crisis Response – Integrating Tactical and Medical Priorities

Beyond the IFAK: Why Every Medical Response Team Needs a Venue or Casualty Bag for Active Shooter Events

Beyond the IFAK: Why Every Medical Response Team Needs a Venue or Casualty Bag for Active Shooter EventsBy: Rory Hill Published on: 14/10/2025

Learn why venue or casualty bags are essential for Medical Response Teams (MRTs) during active shooter events. Discover the limitations of IFAKs, recommended gear loadouts, and how real-world training can save lives in high-threat, multi-casualty environments.

Active Shooter Response
Beyond the IFAK: Why Every Medical Response Team Needs a Venue or Casualty Bag for Active Shooter Events