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 & Rescue Classes and Certification

Weekdays from 6:30 PM to 10:30 PM

Weekends from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Printable 2024 Spring Classes and Certification Schedule (PDF)

Entry-Level Firefighter Program

Instructors: Thompson, Mack, and staff

*All classes are limited to 25 students

View Entry Level Firefighter Pathway for Spring 2024 (PDF)

BC3 PSTF Schedule

Course Name	Location	Date	Cost
Interior Firefighting (ELIF) (48 Hours)	BC3 PSTF	Apr. 9, 11, 13, 14, 16, 25, 27, 28	$150
*FFI First Aid & CPR Training	Cranberry PSTC	Apr. 27 (10:30 AM Start) Register: email or phone	$85
*Firefighter I Prep Class	BC3 PSTF	Mar. 9 (8 AM Start) Apr. 18, May 1 (6:30 PM Start)	$40
*Firefighter I Certification	BC3 PSTF	May 3 (6:30 PM Start) & May 4 (7:30 AM Start) OR June 7 (6:30 PM Start) & June 8 (7:30 AM Start)	$200

*Not required to graduate from the Entry Level Firefighter Program

Cranberry PSTC Schedule

Course Name	Location	Date	Cost
Interior Firefighting (ELIF) (48 Hours)	Cranberry PSTC	Apr. 29, May 1, 4, 5, 6, 29 & June 1, 2	$150
*FFI First Aid & CPR Training	Cranberry PSTC	Apr. 27 (10:30 AM Start) Register: email or phone	$85
*Firefighter I Prep Class	BC3 PSTF	Mar. 9 (8 AM Start) Apr. 18, May 1 (6:30 PM Start)	$40
*Firefighter I Certification	BC3 PSTF	May 3 (6:30 PM Start) & May 4 (7:30 AM Start) OR June 7 (6:30 PM Start) & June 8 (7:30 AM Start)	$200

*Not required to graduate from the Entry Level Firefighter Program

Open Enrollment Fire/Hazmat & Rescue Classes

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

Course Name	Location	Date	Cost
Fire & Emergency Service Instructor II	Cranberry PSTC & BC3 PSTF	Apr. 13, 14, May 5, June 8 & 9 *Note last weekend of class changed to June 8 & 9	$200
FFI First Aid & CPR Training	Cranberry PSTC	Apr. 27 (10:30 AM) Register: ems@bc3.edu or phone	$85
Firefighter I Prep Class	BCS PSTF	Mar. 9 (8 AM), Apr. 18 & May 1 (6:30 PM)	$40
Firefighter II Prep Class	BC3 PSTF	Mar. 11, Apr. 10 & 22 (6:30 PM)	$40
Pump Ops 1	BC3 PSTF	Apr. 13 - 14	$50

Proboard & IFSAC Certifications

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

Course Name	Location	Date	Cost	App. Deadline
Hazardous Awareness Certification	Cranberry PSTC	Apr. 27 (8 AM Start)	$25	Apr. 5
Fire & Emergency Service Instructor II	Cranberry PSTC & BC3 PSTF	Apr. 13, 14, May 5, June 8 & 9 *Note last weekend of class changed to June 8 & 9	$200	Apr. 11
Driver/Operator - Pumper	BC3 PSTF	Apr. 28 (7:30 AM Start)	$175	Apr. 11
Driver/Operator - Aerial	BC3 PSTF	Apr. 28 (7:30 AM Start)	$175	Apr. 11
Firefighter I	BC3 PSTF	May 3 (6:30 PM Start) & May 4 (7:30 AM Start)	$200	Apr. 5
Firefighter II	BC3 PSTF	May 4 (8:30 AM Start)	$185	Apr. 10
Firefighter I	BC3 PSTF	June 7 (6:30 PM Start) & June 8 (7:30 AM Start)	$200	May 5

View a list of all counties with training.

View EMS & CPR training classes offered at BC3