Shawn Rayne grew up in Boise, Idaho. Shawn has 35 years of experience in the EMS field, with 24 years of leadership experience at Ada County Paramedics, including many years as a Deputy Chief before taking a position with Boise Fire Department in early 2019 as their EMS Division Chief overseeing all EMS functions. Prior to his time with Ada County Paramedics, Shawn was a Medic in the United States Army. He also served as a Flight Paramedic with Saint Alphonsus Life Flight. Shawn served as the Chief of Ada County Paramedics from 2020-2025 and helped develop the FTEP program for NEMSMA.

Shawn has been actively involved in the local EMS community and in the field of emergency medicine throughout his career, having served as an instructor for the National EMS Management Association, a member of the State Emergency Medical Services Advisory Committee (EMSAC), a Tactical Medical Team Commander, Deputy Chief of Training and Emergency Preparedness, Deputy Chief of Operations, Volunteer Rescue Diver, member of the Idaho EMS advisory Committee, and a member of the Southwest Idaho Time Sensitive Emergency Committee, among other things. Shawn earned his Paramedic Certificate from Volunteer State Community College in Gallatin, Tennessee.

In his spare time, Shawn enjoys spending time outdoors with his family camping, hunting, fishing, skiing, and riding horses.