Assistant Chief Gary Scarborough began his EMS career in 1974 while serving in the US Army.  He obtained his EMT in 1974, EMT/Special Skills (Intermediate) in 1979 and his Paramedic Certification in 1980. 

Chief Scarborough has been a resident of Austin County since 1998. Gary began his part-time employment with ACEMS in July 1995 and became full-time in 1999.  His many years of EMS experience has culminated through volunteer, paid and private EMS entities. 

He has dedicated his career in the provision and education of pre-hospital care to all citizens of Austin County and the State of Texas.