BEHIND THE BADGE: Lexington firefighters answer a daily call to protect the city. But what sets one group of men apart is the bond they share off the clock. Franklin, Martin and Charles Ashford are not only firefighters, they're also brothers. They work at different stations but sat down at Lexington Fire Department's oldest firehouse to talk about serving as siblings. They say it began when Martin, inspired by an uncle, joined LFD over a decade ago. "He did it first, and then I kind of followed his lead," said Charles. "Honestly, he would tell us about the job, how cool it was, some of the stuff he did, and it piqued my interest to come out." Charles was next, and Franklin rounded out the crew eight years ago. Giving back to the city was a longtime goal for the Ashford brothers, who grew up on the north side and attended Bryan Station High School. They say it's a value passed down from their parents, Frank and Sue Ashford. Read the Ashford brothers' full story on LEX18.com. #L...