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 Here, we challenge outdated protocols, highlight field-proven frameworks like Chaos, Stabilization, Recovery (CSR), and provide real-world insights for law enforcement, EMS, fire, and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 CSR Framework – A Comprehensive Model for Active Shooter Response: Unified Crisis Response – Integrating Tactical and Medical Priorities

The CSR Framework – A Comprehensive Model for Active Shooter Response: Unified Crisis Response – Integrating Tactical and Medical PrioritiesBy: Rory Hill Published on: 16/10/2025

Discover how the CSR framework unites law enforcement and medical teams through tactical-medical integration for faster, life-saving active shooter response.

Active Shooter Response
The CSR Framework – A Comprehensive Model for Active Shooter Response: Unified Crisis Response – Integrating Tactical and Medical Priorities

The CSR Framework – A Phased Response to Active Shooter Incidents CSR vs. Legacy Models – Shifting the Standard for Active Shooter Response

The CSR Framework – A Phased Response to Active Shooter Incidents
CSR vs. Legacy Models – Shifting the Standard for Active Shooter Response
By: Rory Hill Published on: 28/08/2025

This post exposes the fatal flaws in outdated active shooter response models and introduces the CSR Framework—a phase-based, integrated strategy for EMS, fire, and law enforcement to deliver faster, unified care during critical incidents.

Tactical EMS Integration
The CSR Framework – A Phased Response to Active Shooter Incidents
CSR vs. Legacy Models – Shifting the Standard for Active Shooter Response