Type of Organization

EMS/Rescue Squad - Volunteer

Job Function

Lieutenant

Years in Fire/EMS:

17

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Lewes/Rehoboth Beach

Years With Department/Agency

6

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Delaware Search and Rescue all Volunteer K9 SAR team.

My Training:

Fire Fighter II, HTVR vehicle extrication, Hazmat ops. Swift Water Rescue Advanced, Truck ops., Rural Water supply, High Angle Rope Rescue, Driver/Pump ops. , all ICS classes, NIMS 700, SAR Tech II, Wilderness EMT, EMT I. Certified Lost Person Behaviors.

About Me:

My Name is Paul Ainsworth, I live in Coastal Southern Delaware with my wonderful wife Kari, and my 2 certified SAR German Shepherds,MoJo and Luna. I am president of Delaware SAR an all volunteer K9 SAR group that responds when needed to the mid Atlantic region. I am a former Marine, and currently pay the bills by owning my own HVAC company. My passion is the Fire Service and SAR.

Day Job:

owner of an HVAC company

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

To make a difference in the community, to help people .

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Best Job in the World!

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Lack of proper training, Shrinking budgets.