FDNY - Captain Vernon A. Richard High School for Fire and Life Safety (19K502) 
400 Pennsylvania Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207, Brooklyn
Phone: 7186887930
Hours: 8:02am - 2:20pm
School Website: https://www.joinfdny.com/youth/
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/19K502/
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School Leader: James Anderson (janders@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Lachelle Bobbit (lbobbit@schools.nyc.gov)
Respect for All Liaison: Jaycia Alonzo (jalonzo6@schools.nyc.gov)
Sexual Harassment Prevention Liaison: Jaycia Alonzo (jalonzo6@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Erica Sumter (esumter@schools.nyc.gov)
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About
The mission of FDNY-Capt. Vernon A. Richard High School for Fire and Life Safety is to empower and inspire students to become skilled, compassionate, and dedicated emergency responders. Through rigorous academics, hands-on training, and real-world experiences, we prepare high school students for careers as firefighters and EMTs, fostering leadership, teamwork, and a commitment to serving their communities with integrity and excellence. We are committed to providing a comprehensive education that provides our students college and career readiness while introducing the occupational benefits of the NYC Fire Department.
Reports: School Budget | PTA Financials | Room Utilization
Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 81%
Academic Highlights: World Languages: Spanish, Advance Placement: World History, US History, English Language & Composition, Literature, African American Studies, FDNY: Students work through a four year sequence of Fire & Life Safety classes that prepare them to attain certification as an EMT upon graduation, and ultimately entering the FDNY academy., Equity Lab: This program aims to bridge the opportunity gap and help students from historically underserved communities gain the skills and confidence needed to succeed in college. They achieve this by providing high school students with the opportunity to take college courses for credit, often from top universities, within their high school classrooms., MENTOR Program: This NYC-based program pairs high school students with lawyers from major law firms for various activities, including preparing for moot court and mock trial competitions, visiting law firms, and discussing legal careers.
Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available, Career and Technical Education (CTE), College Courses Offered, College Courses On Site, College Trips, Community School, Community Service Expected, Computer Science Coursework, Expert College and Career Advisor On Staff, Financial Literacy Coursework, Health Center, Internships, LYFE (Living For The Young Family Through Education), Online Grading System, Paid Internships, Program(s) with 1 GE Applicant Per Seat, Program(s) with 2 SWD Applicants Per Seat
School Features:
Offers 10th Grade Seats
School whose primary location is co-located with another school
Guidance Counselors, Social Workers
AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
This school is part of a PSAL team comprised of the following schools:
FDNY - Captain Vernon A. Richard High School for Fire and Life Safety (19K502)
High School for Civil Rights (19K504)
Performing Arts and Technology High School (19K507)
World Academy for Total Community Health High School (WATCH) (19K510)
Programs
The cybersecurity and networking program provides students with foundational knowledge and practical skills in securing digital information and networks. These programs often cover computer hardware, software, operating systems, and both fundamental and advanced networking concepts. Students learn about cybersecurity threats and mitigation techniques, preparing them for further education or careers in the field.
10th Grade seats available
- (Group 1) Brooklyn students or residents
- (Group 2) New York City residents
Applicant Analysis
| 2024-25 | 2023-24 | |
| GE applicants/seats: | 9 / 24 (0.38) | 0 / 0 (0.00) |
| SWD applicants/seats: | 12 / 6 (2.00) | 0 / 0 (0.00) |
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| GE: | All accepted | |
| SWD: | All accepted | |
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Law & Government
The Law and Civic Leadership program is a rigorous academic and work-based learning program that provides a foundational education in the practices of law and government.Partnering with The Justice Resource Center and the New York City Urban Debate League, students will engage in performance-based learning with Moot Court, Debate and Mock Trial in addition to work-site experience with a NYC law firm. In partnership with the NYS Office of Justice Initiatives students will gain experience in courtroom practices and work with professionals working in law and government offices throughout NYC. All students successfully graduating from this program will earn a Seal of Civic Readiness from the State of New York.
10th Grade seats available
- (Group 1) Brooklyn students or residents
- (Group 2) New York City residents
Applicant Analysis
| 2024-25 | 2023-24 | |
| GE applicants/seats: | 6 / 24 (0.25) | 0 / 0 (0.00) |
| SWD applicants/seats: | 2 / 6 (0.33) | 0 / 0 (0.00) |
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| GE: | All accepted | |
| SWD: | All accepted | |
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Health Professions
The FDNY Captain Vernon A. Richard High School for Fire and Life Safety is a joint program between the Fire Department and the Department of Education. The program provides a rigorous academic program with a special emphasis on the academic, physical and moral rigors of emergency response with a special focus on emergency medical and firefighting careers. Graduates from FDNY Captain Vernon A. Richard High School for Fire and Life Safety can go on to gain employment at the Fire Department. The FDNY Captain Vernon A. Richard High School offers a four-year FDNY Curriculum Track and includes FDNY-related after-school programs including a Post for the FDNY Exploring Program and the FDNY Robotics Club. In addition, students from the FDNY Captain Vernon A. Richard High School are eligible to participate in the FDNY Youth Leadership Academies, an elite, discipline driven program that helps students realize their potential as well as help develop leadership skills that last a lifetime. Our Leadership Academies, held 3 times per year (during one week in August, Mid-Winter Recess, and Spring Recess), push students physically, mentally, and academically.
10th Grade seats available
- (Group 1) Brooklyn students or residents
- (Group 2) New York City residents
School Student & Admissions Statistics
Total Offers
This data was gathered from various NYC DOE reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/information-and-data-overview
Survey Summary & Data (2024-25)
Note: Yellow bars indicate city-wide averages for the associated category
Academic Summary & Data (2023-24)
4-Year College 23.90%
Unknown 60.20%
School Demographics (2024-25)
Female 34.70%
Black 53.80%
Hispanic 36.60%
White 1.20%
Other 6.00%
White 23.80%
Other 23.80%
This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's demographic snapshots: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/information-and-data-overview
IEP Statistics (2023-24)
This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly quality reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/school-quality-reports-and-resources
Special Education Programs & Services (2024-25)
| Program | Fully Receiving | Partially Receiving | Not Receiving |
| Integrated Co-Teaching Services | 104 (99%) | <=5 (?) | <=5 (?) |
| Special Class | 7 (100%) | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) |
| Service | Fully Receiving | Partially Receiving | Not Receiving |
| Counseling Services | 62 (90%) | N/A (N/A) | 7 (10%) |
| Hearing Education Services | <=5 (100%) | N/A (N/A) | 0 (0%) |
| Occupational Therapy | <=5 (100%) | N/A (N/A) | 0 (0%) |
| Speech-Language Therapy | 7 (19%) | N/A (N/A) | 30 (81%) |
| Transportation | Number Receiving |
| Curb to School | 6 (60%) |
| Stop to School | <=5 (?) |
| Unassigned | <=5 (?) |
This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's Special Education Reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/government-reports/special-education-reports
ELL Performance (2023-24)
This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly quality reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/school-quality-reports-and-resources