Gary Urbanowicz is a recognized historian of the FDNY with two books already published – Badges of the Bravest and The Last Alarm. He has contributed to numerous books and has undertaken projects with the museum going back to the 1990’s. Professionally, he has been a Chief Operating Officer of several entrepreneurial companies for over 30 years. Gary is the proud son of a New York City firefighter who actually worked at 278 Spring Street.