Around Crofton: 2 Arundel firefighters honored at banquet

If you live in Crofton and have had a fire or medical emergency anytime in the past three decades, there's a good chance you've met Dave Ayres and Bob Couchenour. The two Arundel Volunteer Fire Department veterans were honored at a department banquet this spring for their more than 30 years of volunteer service. At the Davidsonville Road fire station earlier this month, the two reflected on their time with AVFD.

Bob, 47, is a captain and Board of Directors member nearing his 31st anniversary with the department. He's proud to have served at various points over the years as chief, president, and chairman of the board of...