09/10/2026
The 200 Club honors the life and sacrifice of Firefighter Terry Nielsen of the Bryan County Fire Department, whose Last Alarm was September 9, 2010.
Terry joined the South Bryan County Fire Department in 2002, driven by a desire to serve his growing Richmond Hill community. He quickly found a passion for the fire service and became someone his fellow firefighters could depend on to step up and do whatever was needed. His dedication earned him South Bryan County Rookie Firefighter of the Year in 2003 and Georgia State Firefighter Rookie of the Year in 2004.
In June 2010, Terry suffered what initially appeared to be a minor injury during a department training exercise. After spending nearly three months fighting for his life at the burn center in Augusta, Terry passed away on September 9, 2010, with his family by his side. He became the first Bryan County firefighter to die in the line of duty.
Those who knew Terry remembered him as much more than a firefighter. He was a local business owner and general contractor, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and a man who loved spending time with his family and riding motorcycles. Within the fire department, fellow firefighters remembered him as a role model and father figure — someone who was always there when others needed him.
Terry's commitment to serving others left a lasting mark on Bryan County. His legacy continues through his family, the firefighters who served beside him, and the community he gave so much to protect.
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