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 Here, we challenge outdated protocols, highlight field-proven frameworks like Chaos, Stabilization, Recovery (CSR), and provide real-world insights for law enforcement, EMS, fire, and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

Force Protection for Medical Personnel

Force Protection for Medical Personnelby: Rory HillPublished on: 05/10/2026

Explores how PPE, survivability training, protected movement, and law enforcement integration improve medical responder safety.

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Force Protection for Medical Personnel

Civilian Casualty Survivability and Public Expectations

Civilian Casualty Survivability and Public Expectationsby: Rory HillPublished on: 20/09/2026

Explores how rapid care, public preparedness, and clear communication improve casualty survivability.

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Civilian Casualty Survivability and Public Expectations

Warm and Hot Zone Operations for Non-SWAT Personnel

Warm and Hot Zone Operations for Non-SWAT Personnelby: Rory HillPublished on: 04/08/2026

Explains how non-SWAT responders can safely operate and deliver care in warm and hot zones.

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Warm and Hot Zone Operations for Non-SWAT Personnel