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:

Butler County Active Firefighters:

Fees are covered under Cranberry Township Community Chest Scholarship. Due to this, Butler County Firefighters cannot register online.
There are two registration options:

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.

Non-Butler County Active Firefighters:

There are three registration options:

Register Online for Fire Training, Hazmat Training, and State Certification Testing
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 Classes and Certification

Weekdays from 6:30 PM to 10:30 PM

Weekends from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

*Printable Fall Classes and Certification Schedule Available by mid-July

Entry Level Firefighter Program

Instructors: Thompson, Mack, and staff

*All classes are limited to 25 students

View Entry Level Firefighter Pathway for Fall 2023 (PDF)

BC3 PSTF Schedule

Course Name	Location	Date	Cost
Exterior Firefighter (ELEF) (40 hours)	BC3 PSTF	Aug. 22, 24, 26, 27, 29, 31 & Sept. 10	$100
Hazmat Operations (HMOJB) (24 hours)	BC3 PSTF	Sept. 26, 28, 30 & Oct. 1	$60
Interior Firefighting (ELIF) (48 hours)	BC3 PSTF	Oct. 17, 19, 22, 24, 26, 28, 29 & Nov. 5	$150
*Fire Dynamics Fundamentals	BC3 PSTF	Oct. 18	$25
*Fire Dynamics Strategy & Tactics	BC3 PSTF	Oct. 25	$25
*FFI First Aid & CPR Training	BC3 PSTF	BC3 - Oct. 12 Cranberry - Nov. 20	$85
*Firefighter I Prep Class	BC3 PSTF	Oct. 10 & Nov. 4	$40
*Firefighter I Certification	BC3 PSTF	Nov. 10 & 11	$200
*Firefighter I Certification	BC3 PSTF	Dec. 1 & 2	$200

*Not required to graduate from the Entry Level Firefighter Program

Cranberry PSTC Schedule

Course Name	Location	Date	Cost
Exterior Firefighter (ELEF) (40 hours)	Cranberry PSTF	Sept. 11, 13, 16, 17, 18, 20 & 24	$100
Hazmat Operations (HMOJB) (24 hours)	Cranberry PSTF	Oct. 9, 11, 14 & 15	$60
Interior Firefighting (ELIF) (48 hours)	Cranberry PSTF	Nov. 6, 8, 11, 12, 13, 15, 18 & 19	$150
*Fire Dynamics Fundamentals	Cranberry PSTF	Oct. 18	$25
*Fire Dynamics Strategy & Tactics	Cranberry PSTF	Oct. 25	$25
*FFI First Aid & CPR Training	Cranberry PSTF	BC3 - Oct. 12 Cranberry - Nov. 20	$85
*Firefighter I Prep Class	BC3 PSTF	Oct. 10 & Nov. 4	$40
*Firefighter I Certification	BC3 PSTF	Nov. 10 & 11	$200
*Firefighter I Certification	BC3 PSTF	Dec. 1 & 2	$200

*Not required to graduate from the Entry Level Firefighter Program

Open Enrollment Fire Classes

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

Proboard & IFSAC Certifications

* For more details view our Certification Testing page.

Course Name	Location	Date	Cost
Firefighter I	BC3 PSTF	Nov. 10 & 11	$200
Firefighter II	BC3 PSTF	Nov. 11	$185
Firefighter I	BC3 PSTF	Dec. 1 & 2	$200
Fire & Emergency Services Instructor I w/Ed. Meth. (EMLL)	BC3 PSTF	Sun, Dec. 3	$200
Educational Methodology for Local Level Instructors (EMLL) Class Dates: Saturdays & Sundays - Oct. 7, 8, 28 & 29 - 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Please register by Monday, Sept. 25

View a list of all counties with training.

View EMS & CPR training classes offered at BC3