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 Here, we challenge outdated protocols, highlight field-proven frameworks like Chaos, Stabilization, Recovery (CSR), and provide real-world insights for law enforcement, EMS, fire, and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.
Venue Bag and Medical Loadout Optimization
by: Rory HillPublished on: 06/10/2026Explores how accessible, standardized trauma loadouts improve point-of-care capability and survivability.
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Misunderstanding the Difference: How Confusion Between IFAKs and Trauma Kits Endangers Lives
by: Rory HillPublished on: 01/01/2026Examines how confusing IFAKs with trauma kits creates preventable delays and risks in prehospital care and tactical response.
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The Fatal Assumption the Scene is Safe: Why Emergency Responders Must Carry IFAKs for Themselves in Active Shooter Events
by: Rory HillPublished on: 01/08/2025Focused on self-preservation, tactical gear training, and personal readiness for first responders. Learn why carrying and training with your Individual First Aid Kit (IFAK) is essential in high-threat environments.
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