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 Here, we challenge outdated protocols, highlight field-proven frameworks like Chaos, Stabilization, Recovery (CSR), and provide real-world insights for law enforcement, EMS, fire, and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.
Hasty Casualty Collection Points (CCPs)
by: Rory HillPublished on: 23/08/2026Hasty CCPs speed triage, MARCH care, and casualty movement close to the point of injury.
Active Shooter ResponseTactical EMS Integration
Integration of Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (TECC)
by: Rory HillPublished on: 16/07/2026Explains how TECC unifies agencies through early care, rapid extraction, and shared training.
Active Shooter Response
Evolution of Active Shooter Tactics and Trends
by: Rory HillPublished on: 14/07/2026Explores how evolving attack tactics require faster, more adaptable response models.
Active Shooter Response
Contradictions in Traditional Active Shooter Response Models
by: Rory HillPublished on: 03/07/2026Shows how outdated zone-based doctrine delays care and creates contradictions in active shooter response.
Active Shooter ResponseTactical Doctrine