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Longtime Forsyth County firefighter retires after 43 years

Tommy Coleman has retired after 43 years with the Forsyth County Fire Department. A ceremony was held Wednesday for Coleman, who began his service as a volunteer in 1972. - photo by Micah Green

Retirement — Tommy Coleman has retired after 43 years with the Forsyth County Fire Department. A ceremony was held Wednesday for Coleman, who began his service as a volunteer in 1972. - photo by Micah Green

FORSYTH COUNTY — Forsyth County Fire Station 1 was packed with firefighters and family Wednesday morning, but all sat silent as they listened to the 911 dispatch radio.