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 Here, we challenge outdated protocols, highlight field-proven frameworks like Chaos, Stabilization, Recovery (CSR), and provide real-world insights for law enforcement, EMS, fire, and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
By: Rory Hill Published on: 23/10/2025Discover 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
Overlooked and Underprotected: Addressing the Pediatric Gap in Venue Bags for Mass Casualty Response
By: Rory Hill Published on: 21/10/2025Most 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
The CSR Framework – A Comprehensive Model for Active Shooter Response: Unified Crisis Response – Integrating Tactical and Medical Priorities
By: Rory Hill Published on: 16/10/2025Discover how the CSR framework unites law enforcement and medical teams through tactical-medical integration for faster, life-saving active shooter response.
Active Shooter Response
Beyond the IFAK: Why Every Medical Response Team Needs a Venue or Casualty Bag for Active Shooter Events
By: Rory Hill Published on: 14/10/2025Learn 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