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 Here, we challenge outdated protocols, highlight field-proven frameworks like Chaos, Stabilization, Recovery (CSR), and provide real-world insights for law enforcement, EMS, fire, and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

The Stabilization Phase – Establishing Order and Sustaining Life: Advancing from Chaos to Control

The Stabilization Phase – Establishing Order and Sustaining Life: Advancing from Chaos to ControlBy: Rory Hill Published on: 02/10/2025

This blog explores the critical Stabilization Phase in active shooter and mass casualty responses. Learn how Unified Command, structured medical operations, and coordinated logistics transform chaos into life-sustaining order within the CSR framework.

Active Shooter Response
The Stabilization Phase – Establishing Order and Sustaining Life: Advancing from Chaos to Control