Foreman Hught T. Gibson

Syracuse Fire Department

Date of Death: August 20, 1841

Foreman Hugh T. Gibson was one of three Syracuse Fire Department members killed during a massive fire on August 20, 1841, in Syracuse, New York. The blaze claimed approximately 30 lives, including several firefighters from Engine Company No. 3. Foreman Gibson’s sacrifice stands among the earliest and most tragic losses in the department’s history, marking a profound moment of mourning for the young city and its fire service.