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 Here, we challenge outdated protocols, highlight field-proven frameworks like Chaos, Stabilization, Recovery (CSR), and provide real-world insights for law enforcement, EMS, fire, and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.
Inside the CCP: Triage, Treat, and Move with Purpose
By: Rory Hill Published on: 13/11/2025CCPs aren’t mini ERs—they’re launchpads. Learn fast triage, treat-to-move care, role clarity, and evacuation readiness to keep casualties flowing to definitive care.
Tactical EMS Integration
The Illusion of Preparedness: Why Communities Must Abandon “It Won’t Happen Here” Thinking in Active Shooter Response
By: Rory Hill Published on: 11/11/2025Communities must ditch the ‘it won’t happen here’ myth. Replace legacy tactics with integrated, hot-zone CCP operations and TECC-driven training.
Active Shooter Response
Red Is Not Always Red: Rethinking Priority in Mass Casualty Triage
By: Rory Hill Published on: 06/11/2025In mass casualty incidents, not all “Red” patients stay Red. Learn how dynamic triage, constant reassessment, and military-inspired efficiency can save more lives through smarter prioritization and faster intervention.
Active Shooter Response
Inside the Hot Zone – Redefining the Casualty Collection Point (CCP) in Active Shooter Response
By: Rory Hill Published on: 04/11/2025Why CCPs must move inside the hot zone: integrated security, rapid triage, and Tag–Treat–Move flow that cuts time-to-care and saves lives.
Active Shooter Response