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 Fall Classes and Certification Schedule (PDF)

Entry-Level Firefighter Program

Instructors: Thompson, Mack, and staff

*All classes are limited to 25 students

BC3 PSTF Schedule (Limited to 30 Students)

Course Name	Location	Date	Cost
Exterior Firefighter (ELEF) (40 hours)	BC3 PSTF	9/3, 9/5, 9/7, 9/8, 9/14 & 9/15	$100
Hazmat Operations (HMOJB) (24 hours)	BC3 PSTF	9/24, 9/26, 9/28 & 9/29	$60
Interior Firefighting (ELIF) (48 hours)	BC3 PSTF	10/29, 10/31, 11/3, 11/9, 11/10, 11/16 & 11/17	$150
*FFI First Aid & CPR Training	BC3 PSTF BC3 EMS Dept. BH Building Rm 180	11/13 - Register via email or phone	$105
*Firefighter I Prep Class	BC3 PSTF	11/6, 11/20 & 12/4	$40
*Firefighter I Certification	BC3 PSTF	12/6 (6:30pm) & 12/7 (7:30am) OR 12/6 (6:30pm) & 12/8 (7:30am)	$200

*Not required to graduate from the Entry Level Firefighter Program

Cranberry PSTC Schedule (Limited to 20 Students)

Course Name	Location	Date	Cost
Exterior Firefighter (ELEF) (40 hours)	Cranberry PSTC	9/9, 9/12, 9/14, 9/15, 9/21 & 9/22	$100
Hazmat Operations (HMOJB) (24 hours)	BC3 PSTF	9/24, 9/26, 9/28 & 9/29	$60
Interior Firefighting (ELIF) (48 hours)	Cranberry PSTC	10/7, 10/10, 10/12, 10/13, 10/19, 10/20 & 11/2	$150
*FFI First Aid & CPR Training	BC3 PSTF BC3 EMS Dept. BH Building Rm 180	11/13 - Register via email or phone	$105
*Firefighter I Prep Class	BC3 PSTF	11/6, 11/20 & 12/4	$40
*Firefighter I Certification	BC3 PSTF	12/6 (6:30pm) & 12/7 (7:30am) OR 12/6 (6:30pm) & 12/8 (7:30am)	$200

*Not required to graduate from the Entry Level Firefighter Program

Open Enrollment Fire/Hazmat & Rescue Classes

Course Name	Location	Date	Cost
FFI First Aid & CPR Training	BC3 PSTF BC3 EMS Dept. BH Building Rm 180	11/13 - Register via email or phone	$85
Firefighter I Prep Class	BC3 PSTF	11/6, 11/20 & 12/4	$40
Firefighter II Prep Class	BC3 PSTF	8/21, 9/18 & 10/2	$40

*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
Hazardous Awareness Certification	BC3 PSTF	10/9 - Cranberry PSTC	$25	8/10 9/15
Driver/Operator - Mobile Water	BC3 PSTF	11/10	$175	10/12
Driver/Operator - Pumper	BC3 PSTF	11/10	$175	10/12
Driver/Operator - Aerial	BC3 PSTF	11/10	$175	10/12
We are offering all three D/O Certifications (ADO, Pumper, and Mobile Water Supply) on the same day. Each certification will have a separate written test/skills, so you can sign up for one certification. Due to limited availability, we will only take the first 8 candidates.
Instructor I W/EMLL	Cranberry PSTC	Sept. 30, Oct. 1, 2, 3 & 18 (8 AM - 5 PM) Cost includes Class & Certification	$200	9/30
Firefighter I Prep class: 11/6, 11/20 & 12/4	BC3 PSTF	12/6 (6:30pm) & 12/7 (7:30am)	$200	11/6
Firefighter II Prep class: 8/21, 9/18 & 10/2	BC3 PSTF	10/6 (8:30am)	$185	9/9
Firefighter I Prep class: 11/6, 11/20 & 12/4	BC3 PSTF	12/6 (6:30pm) & 12/8 (7:30am)	$200	11/6