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:
- Register Online for Fire Training and Hazmat Training.
- Download, fill out and email the Student Registration Form (PDF) to marcie.schnur@bc3.edu
- Contact Marcie Schnur, email: marcie.schnur@bc3.edu or phone: (724)287-8711 Ext. 8396
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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Instructor Resources
Additional Fire, Rescue, & Hazmat Resources
- Butler County Fire Chiefs Association
- Emergency Management Institute
- FEMA
- Find Online Public Administration Degrees
- Fire Chiefs Magazine
- Fire Engineering Magazine
- Firefighter Close Calls
- Firehouse Magazine
- Guide to Earning Your Fire Science Degree Online
- IAFF Firefighters
- National Volunteer Fire Council
- National Fallen Firefighters Foundation
- Office of the State Fire Commissioner
- PA State Fire Academy
- PA Certification - Pro-Board/IFSAC
- Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission
- Review of the Online MPA Program
- United States Fire Administration – NFA
- What Can You Do With a Degree in Fire Science?
Professional Affiliations