Captain Norman J. Rowe

Syracuse Fire Department

Date of Death: July 7, 1989

Captain Norman Rowe of Truck 2 died in the line of duty while operating at a structure fire at 1412 North Salina Street. He collapsed during interior fireground operations and suffered a fatal heart attack while working inside the structure. He was pronounced deceased as a result of the medical emergency sustained on scene. Before joining the Syracuse Fire Department, Captain Rowe served in the United States Marine Corps. He was appointed on September 1, 1953, promoted to Fire Lieutenant in 1966, and to Fire Captain in 1974. At the time of his death, he was assigned to Truck 2. Captain Rowe was a highly decorated member of the department, earning two Medal of Valor Awards and the Francis Hendricks Award, with multiple documented life‑saving rescues throughout his career.