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

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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

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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)

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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

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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

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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.

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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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