“I discovered a strength that I never knew I had.”

“I discovered a strength that I never knew I had” said Kailey Frank, during her valedictorian speech for the graduating of the class of 2024 at the FDNY Captain Vernon A Richard High School for Fire and Life Safety.

On this episode, our hosts, Captains Andrew Brown and Randy Li, sit down and discuss the history of the school, that's celebrating its 20th anniversary this year!

They take a look back at some defining moments of the high school, including its renaming ceremony in 2016. 

ICYMI: Last month, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Manager Vishavjit Singh and Captain Andrew Brown discuss about the 2024 “We Are FDNY” campaign launch event and interview some of the members who were selected to take part in this project.