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Forsyth Captain Retires After 33 Years
January 31, 2026 | GEORGIA
Courtesy of Forsyth County Fire Department,

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Photo by Forsyth County Fire Department.

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The Forsyth County Fire Department honored Captain Shane Lively after he retired after 33 years of service. Lively began his career as a volunteer before becoming one of the department's first paid employees as the organization grew. Throughout his tenure, he played a vital role in establishing and developing numerous of the department's special operations squads.