East River High School First Responders Academy Magnet Programs

Focusing on Criminal Justice (Law Enforcement) and Fire Science Technology (Firefighting), the goal of the First Responders Academy is to prepare students to enter post-secondary institutions with a solid high school foundation in first responder fields. Students receive mentorship through collegiate and industry professionals. This magnet is led by instructors who have field experience in law enforcement and fire science. Engaging Classroom instruction and hands-on experience using simulations of crime-scene investigation, collections of evidence, mock crash scene investigation, as well as staged traffic searches are central to this realistic and authentic magnet.