Lashley named Firefighter of the Year
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Alexander City Fire Department firefighter of the year Dillon Lashley, right, is presented his award by Jerry Sewell during last week’s Alexander City Chamber of Commerce annual meeting.

Sometimes, going down the road you don’t expect to travel can lead right where you’re supposed to be.

For Alexander City firefighter Dillon Lashley, becoming a firefighter was not something he had thought about doing in his life. In fact, Lashley’s original goal was to join the United States Coast Guard. After talking with a close friend who worked for the Alexander City Fire Department, he decided he might want to give it a try.