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 Here, we challenge outdated protocols, highlight field-proven frameworks like Chaos, Stabilization, Recovery (CSR), and provide real-world insights for law enforcement, EMS, fire, and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.
Unified Command in Rapidly Evolving Incidents
by: Rory HillPublished on: 27/07/2026Explains how early Unified Command aligns agencies, reduces confusion, and accelerates lifesaving action.
Tactical Doctrine
Medical Rescue Team (MRT) Deployment Models
by: Rory HillPublished on: 27/07/2026Explains how MRTs deliver early point-of-injury care through protected, mobile deployment.
Tactical Doctrine
Challenging the Adequacy of Existing Active Shooter Response Models
by: Rory HillPublished on: 09/07/2026Challenges outdated active shooter models and supports integrated tactical-medical response.
Tactical Doctrine
Medical Delays and Their Impact on Survival in High-Threat Events
by: Rory HillPublished on: 08/07/2026Shows how delayed medical access during high-threat events sharply reduces survivability.
Tactical Doctrine