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BC3 Fire Training Academy - Open Enrollment Classes

Find the training you need. Open enrollment classes for fire and hazmat training.

How to Register for Classes:

There are three registration options: 


Open Enrollment for Fire/Hazmat & Rescue Classes and Certification

Weekdays from 6:30 PM to 10:30 PM

Weekends from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Printable 2025 Fall Classes and Certification Schedule (PDF) - Available July 20, 2025


Entry-Level Firefighter Program

Instructors: Thompson, Mack, and staff

Summer Entry Level Fire Training Programs Flyer (PDF)

Fall 2025 Entry-Level Firefighter Program Schedule (PDF)


BC3 PSTF Schedule (Limited to 30 Students)

Course Name Location Date Cost
Intro to the Fire Service
(ELIS) (16 Hours)
BC3 PSTF Starts 8/19 $75
Hazardous Awareness
(HMAJB) (4 Hours)
BC3 PSTF & 
Cranberry PSTC
8/24
(8am - 12pm)
$50
Fire Ground Support
(ELFG) (40 Hours)
BC3 PSTF Starts 9/2 $100
Exterior Firefighter
(ELFG) (40 Hours)
BC3 PSTF Starts 9/30 $125
Hazmat Operations
(HMOJB) (24 Hours)
BC3 PSTF Starts 10/21 $100
Interior Firefighting
(ELIF) (48 Hours)
BC3 PSTF Starts 11/11 $175
*Fire Dynamics Fundamentals BC3 PSTF 10/22 $25
*Fire Dynamics Strategy and Tactics BC3 PSTF 10/29 $25
*FFI First Aid & CPR Training TBA TBA -
Register via email or phone
TBA
*Firefighter I Prep Class BC3 PSTF 10/20, 11/12, 12/3 $50
*Flashover Practical Skills BC3 PSTF 11/19 $100
*Firefighter I Certification BC3 PSTF 12/5 (6:30pm) & 12/6 (7:30am) $200

*Not required to graduate from the Entry Level Firefighter Program


Cranberry PSTC Schedule (Limited to 30 Students)

Course Name Location Date Cost
Intro to the Fire Service
(ELIS) (16 Hours)
Cranberry PSTC Starts 9/8 $75
Hazardous Awareness
(HMAJB) (4 Hours)
Cranberry PSTC 9/14
(8am - 12pm)
$50
Fire Ground Support
(ELFG) (40 Hours)
Cranberry PSTC Starts 9/22 $100
Exterior Firefighter
(ELEF) (40 Hours)
Cranberry PSTC Starts 10/6 $125
Hazmat Operations
(HMOJB) (24 Hours)
BC3 PSTF Starts 10/21 $100
Interior Firefighting
(ELIF) (48 Hours)
Cranberry PSTC Starts 11/3 $175
*Fire Dynamics Fundamentals BC3 PSTF 10/22 $25
*Fire Dynamics Strategy and Tactics BC3 PSTF 10/29 $25
*FFI First Aid & CPR Training TBA TBA - 
Register via email or phone
TBA
*Firefighter I Prep Class Cranberry PSTC 10/20, 11/12, 12/3 $50
*Flashover Practical Skills Cranberry PSTC 11/17 $50
*Firefighter I Certification BC3 PSTF 12/5 (6:30pm) & 12/6 (7:30am) $200

*Not required to graduate from the Entry Level Firefighter Program


Open Enrollment Fire/Hazmat & Rescue Classes

Course Name Location Date Cost
*Fire Dynamics Fundamentals BC3 PSTF 10/22 $25
*Fire Dynamics Strategy and Tactics BC3 PSTF 10/29 $25
Flashover Practical Skills BC3 PSTF 11/19 $100
Flashover Practical Skills Cranberry PSTC 11/17 $100
FFI First Aid & CPR Training TBA Register via email or phone TBA
Firefighter I Prep Class BC3 PSTF 10/20, 11/12, 12/3 $50
Firefighter II Prep Class BC3 PSTF TBA TBA

*For a list of current classes and certifications, see the Fire Academy Training Schedule here.


Proboard & IFSAC Certifications

Course Name Location Date Cost App.
Deadline
Instructor I W/EMLL TBA Sept. 30, Oct. 1, 2, 3 & 18
(8am - 5pm)
$200
Includes class & cert
9/30
Firefighter II
Prep Class: TBA
TBA TBA $185 TBA
Firefigthter I
Prep Class: 10/20, 11/12 & 12/3
BC3 PSTF 12/5 (6:30pm) & 12/6 (7:30am) $200 11/6

* For more details about certifications, including a certification registration checklist, please view our Certification Testing page.


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