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 Here, we challenge outdated protocols, highlight field-proven frameworks like Chaos, Stabilization, Recovery (CSR), and provide real-world insights for law enforcement, EMS, fire, and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.
Rapid Hemorrhage Control and Stop the Bleed Limitations
by: Rory HillPublished on: 24/08/2026Examines how training gaps, equipment failures, and pediatric needs can weaken hemorrhage control.
Tactical EMS Integration
Civilian vs. Military Triage Models
by: Rory HillPublished on: 23/08/2026Compares civilian and military triage models and how MARCH-based care improves high-threat response.
Tactical EMS Integration
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
Joint Training as the Foundation of Effective Multi-Agency Response
by: Rory HillPublished on: 26/05/2026Shows how joint training strengthens coordinated response in high-threat incidents.
Tactical EMS Integration