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 Here, we challenge outdated protocols, highlight field-proven frameworks like Chaos, Stabilization, Recovery (CSR), and provide real-world insights for law enforcement, EMS, fire, and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.
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
Overlooked and Under protected: Addressing the Pediatric Gap in Venue Bags for Mass Casualty Response
By: Rory Hill Published on: 30/10/2025Most venue bags aren’t built for kids. Learn how MRTs can close the pediatric gap in trauma care and mass casualty readiness with the right gear and training.
Active Shooter Response