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 Here, we challenge outdated protocols, highlight field-proven frameworks like Chaos, Stabilization, Recovery (CSR), and provide real-world insights for law enforcement, EMS, fire, and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.
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
Beyond the IFAK – Equipping MRTs for Real-World Threats: MRTs in Action – Integration, Speed, and Capability
By: Rory Hill Published on: 23/10/2025Discover how Medical Response Teams (MRTs) redefine lifesaving care during active shooter events—integrating tactical precision, speed, and readiness beyond the limits of the IFAK.
Active Shooter Response