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 Here, we challenge outdated protocols, highlight field-proven frameworks like Chaos, Stabilization, Recovery (CSR), and provide real-world insights for law enforcement, EMS, fire, and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.
Questioning the Concepts – Challenging Assumptions in Active Shooter Response: Debunking the “Scene Safe, Treat Later” Doctrine
By: Rory Hill Published on: 11/09/2025Discover why “scene safe, treat later” is outdated. This blog challenges EMS doctrines and explains how MRTs save lives by delivering care inside hot and warm zones during active shooter incidents.
Active Shooter Response
Transitioning from Chaos to Structure: Developing a Cohesive Approach for First Responders in Active Shooter Situations Part 4
By: Rory Hill Published on: 26/08/2025This post outlines the CSR framework's three phases—Chaos, Stabilization, and Recovery—detailing how integrated tactical and medical operations can dramatically improve survival outcomes during active shooter incidents. Learn how MRTs and unified command structures transform emergency response.
Active Shooter Response
Breaking the Mold – Why Legacy Tactics Fail in Modern Active Shooter Events: Gaps in EMS and Fire Integration
By: Rory Hill Published on: 07/08/2025This post challenges outdated EMS/fire protocols in active shooter incidents and advocates for Medical Rescue Teams (MRTs), zone integration, and interdisciplinary response to close the deadly gap between threat neutralization and trauma care.
Tactical EMS Integration