FDNY - Captain Vernon A. Richard High School for Fire and Life Safety (19K502) 
400 Pennsylvania Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207, Brooklyn
Phone: 718-688-7930
Hours: 8:00am - 2:20pm
School Website: https://www.joinfdny.com/youth/
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/19K502/
Quality Snapshot: View snapshot
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
FDNY-Captain Vernon A. Richard High School for Fire and Life Safety (FDNY High School) is a joint program between the Fire Department and the Department of Education. Many graduates from FDNY Captain Vernon A. Richard High School for Fire and Life Safety go on to gain employment at the Fire Department. The curriculum offers students an opportunity to enroll in FDNY Electives including EMS 101 (for Juniors) and FDNY Prep (for Seniors). FDNY Administrators, Firefighters, Paramedics, and EMTs serve as Instructors for these programs and provide both academic and hands on instruction. The school also offers all the college preparatory classes and structures within the career planning as well.
Reports: School Budget | PTA Financials | Room Utilization
Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 81%
Academic Highlights: Students can earn a CISCO certification in Cyber Security, Students can begin the employment process to become a Fire Fighter in the FDNY, Students can earn a NYS EMS Certification, Students can study law and pursue a career in many of the law fields, Students can graduate College Ready and given support to enter the college of their choice
Other Features: Career and Technical Education (CTE), 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
School Features:
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
Through a partnership with technology giant, CISCO, students will earn a certificate in Cybersecurity or Networking upon graduation. As technology continues to advance globally, our students will have a head start in any career or college program they choose. Working in a rigorous academic setting with CISCO professionals, students will gain real-world experience, have opportunities for internships and participate in worldwide tech competitions.
- (Group 1) Brooklyn students or residents
- (Group 2) New York City residents
Applicant Analysis
| 2023-24 | |
| GE applicants/seats: | 0 / 0 (0.00) |
| SWD applicants/seats: | 0 / 0 (0.00) |
Rank Avg:  |
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.
- (Group 1) Brooklyn students or residents
- (Group 2) New York City residents
Applicant Analysis
| 2023-24 | |
| GE applicants/seats: | 0 / 0 (0.00) |
| SWD applicants/seats: | 0 / 0 (0.00) |
| Rank Avg: |
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.
- (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
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