Kaysville first responders recognized for saving local doctor’s life

By Becky Ginos

LAYTON—When Kaysville doctor Layne Kamalu dropped to the floor in his office suffering a cardiac arrest, his employees jumped into action, giving him CPR before EMS arrived. A crew from the Kaysville Fire Department Station 61 B Shift responded within 90 seconds. 

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