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 Here, we challenge outdated protocols, highlight field-proven frameworks like Chaos, Stabilization, Recovery (CSR), and provide real-world insights for law enforcement, EMS, fire, and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.
Questioning the Concepts – Challenging Assumptions in Active Shooter Response: Debunking the “Scene Safe, Treat Later” Doctrine
By: Rory Hill Published on: 11/09/2025Discover why “scene safe, treat later” is outdated. This blog challenges EMS doctrines and explains how MRTs save lives by delivering care inside hot and warm zones during active shooter incidents.
Transitioning from Chaos to Structure: Developing a Cohesive Approach for First Responders in Active Shooter Situations Part 6
By: Rory Hill Published on: 09/09/2025This post explores the real-world implementation of the CSR framework through interagency collaboration, MRT training, and full-scale simulations to improve active shooter response and reduce preventable fatalities.
Misinterpreted Tactics, Misguided Response – Rethinking Military Terminology in Civilian Contexts
By: Rory Hill Published on: 04/09/2025This blog explores the risks of misusing military terminology like “Get off the X” in civilian emergency response. It highlights how unclear language leads to confusion in high-stakes incidents and proposes solutions for improving interagency communication, clarity, and tactical cohesion.
Transitioning from Chaos to Structure: Developing a Cohesive Approach for First Responders in Active Shooter Situations Part 5
By: Rory Hill Published on: 02/09/2025This post challenges outdated assumptions in active shooter response and introduces the CSR framework—a real-time, integrated tactical-medical model designed to improve survival outcomes through cross-agency coordination and early medical intervention.
