BOISE, Idaho — An Ada County paramedic who has spent nearly three decades helping the lives of Idahoans has announced his retirement.

Chief Paramedic Shawn Rayne announced on Wednesday he will be retiring on Oct. 31, 2025.

"I grew up in Ada County and knew that I wanted to spend my life and raise a family here, giving back to the place I call home," Rayne wrote in a news release. "I consider myself lucky to be able to work 29 years with some amazing healthcare providers in a cutting-edge EMS system."

Rayne is a veteran of the United States Army, and after four years of service, he began working with the county on December 1, 1995. After many years of promotions, he was appointed Chief Paramedic in 2020, leading Ada County Paramedics.

"Our deepest gratitude for Shawn's outstanding ser

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