CRUMPTON, Md.-- A volunteer fire department on Maryland's Eastern Shore is out-of-service as members mourn two firefighters killed Thursday in a multi-vehicle crash on the bay bridge.
The victims -- a father and son -- identified as Randy Orff, 49, and Jonathan Orff, 19, were active members of Crumpton Vol. Fire Department.
A vigil will be held at 7 p.m. Friday at the volunteer fire company in Queen Anne's County. Funeral services have not been set.
The crash occurred on the westbound span of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge as vehicles swerved to avoid a utility trailer that broke loose.
As soon as members learned that the collision involved two of their own, the department was placed out-of-service. Volunteers from neighboring companies are standing by, said John Chew, Queen Anne's Emergency Services Director.
"The transfers are set up through Sunday right now," he said. "We've had no problem getting people willing to help. All companies in the county are involved."
A critical incident stress counselor held a grief session for members at the fire company Thursday night.
Fellow firefighters and EMS personnel have erected a memorial to the two firefighters that include their turnout coats and pictures. The display sits just inside the station at the entrance to the meeting room.
Jonathan joined the company as a junior member about four years ago. He took firefighter training at the county's vo-tech center. "When he got involved, his father joined. They always did things together," said Chief Jim Hurlock. "They were involved in everything -- firefighting, fund-raising and other activities."
Black shrouds have been draped on the company's brick building. Chew said the men were very active in the company, and well-known in the community.
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