WHISKEY AND WOUNDS
Insights from the Frontline of Goat-Trail Austere Medicine Solutions
Featured Blog Post
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 Here, we challenge outdated protocols, highlight field-proven frameworks like Chaos, Stabilization, Recovery (CSR), and provide real-world insights for law enforcement, EMS, fire, and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.
Stabilization Phase in the CSR Framework
by: Rory HillPublished on: 12/03/2026Shows how Unified Command, cordon control, and MRT integration establish order and enable coordinated operations during the Stabilization Phase.
Tactical EMS Integration
The CSR Framework – A Phased Response to Active Shooter Incidents: The Stabilization Phase – Coordinated Control and Tactical Casualty Management
by: Rory HillPublished on: 23/12/2025The Stabilization Phase is where active shooter response shifts from chaos to coordinated control. Learn how Unified Command, forward-positioned CCPs, dynamic triage, and disciplined TACEVAC create survivable outcomes by moving tactical and medical teams as one—under pressure, with purpose.
Active Shooter Response
The Stabilization Phase – Establishing Order and Sustaining Life: Advancing from Chaos to Control
by: Rory HillPublished on: 02/10/2025This 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