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 Here, we challenge outdated protocols, highlight field-proven frameworks like Chaos, Stabilization, Recovery (CSR), and provide real-world insights for law enforcement, EMS, fire, and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.

Transitioning from Chaos to Structure: Developing a Cohesive Approach for First Responders in Active Shooter Situations Part 5

Transitioning from Chaos to Structure: Developing a Cohesive Approach for First Responders in Active Shooter Situations Part 5By: Rory Hill Published on: 02/09/2025

This post challenges outdated assumptions in active shooter response and introduces the CSR framework—a real-time, integrated tactical-medical model designed to improve survival outcomes through cross-agency coordination and early medical intervention.

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Transitioning from Chaos to Structure: Developing a Cohesive Approach for First Responders in Active Shooter Situations Part 5