WHISKEY AND WOUNDS

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 Here, we challenge outdated protocols, highlight field-proven frameworks like Chaos, Stabilization, Recovery (CSR), and provide real-world insights for law enforcement, EMS, fire, and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

Questioning the Concepts – Challenging Assumptions in Active Shooter Response: Debunking the “Scene Safe, Treat Later” DoctrineBy: Rory Hill Published on: 11/09/2025

Discover why “scene safe, treat later” is outdated.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.

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Questioning the Concepts – Challenging Assumptions in Active Shooter Response: Debunking the “Scene Safe, Treat Later” Doctrine