Layman is also a member of the FEMA Urban Search and Rescue Task Force II and has been deployed to several major disasters.
On August 25th, the Board of Supervisors will officially create the Fire-EMS Chief's position and define the job's responsibilities.
A public reception to welcome the new chief to the county takes place on August 12th. It will be held before the Emergency Services Commission's evening meeting which starts at 7:00.