July 7, 2025
We are now accepting applications for the 2026 Winter EMS Academy (WEMSA). WEMSA equips participants with the hands-on training needed to earn their New York State […]
June 2, 2025
Captain Vernon A. Richard High School for Fire and Life Safety is proudly celebrating 20 years of excellence, graduating hundreds of students who have gone on […]
April 28, 2025
More than 90 students from Captain Vernon A. Richard High School and FDNY Explorers joined forces for this year’s Spring Youth Leadership Academy. This 3-day experience […]
April 23, 2025
“The legacy we leave behind is hard work,” said Fire Cadet Brianna Denis during a conversation with our host, Captain Andrew Brown, and fellow Fire Cadet […]
April 16, 2025
The FDNY Exploring Program is heating up! Recently, two dozen Explorers hit the FDNY Fire Academy for an action-packed day of training, from low visibility searches […]
April 8, 2025
For two decades, Captain Vernon A. Richard High School for Fire and Life Safety has motivated students to pursue careers in public service. In honor of […]
March 25, 2025
This year marks the 20th graduating class of the Captain Vernon A. Richard High School for Fire and Life Safety. To celebrate this milestone, JoinFDNY is […]
March 17, 2025
We are now accepting applications for the Summer EMS Academy 2025 (SEMSA). This is a great opportunity to learn the knowledge and hands-on skills needed to […]
March 3, 2025
For 20 years, Captain Vernon A. Richard High School for Fire and Life Safety has been inspiring, educating, and preparing the next generation of EMTs, paramedics, […]