BC3 Fire Training Academy - Open Enrollment Classes
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Questions? Contact:
BC3 Fire Training
Kevin Smith
Coordinator of Fire/HazMat Training Programs
724.287.8711 x8354
kevin.smith@bc3.edu
Jason Bragunier
Certification Specialist
724.287.8711 x8352
jason.bragunier@bc3.edu
Marcie Schnur
Public Safety Secretary
724.287.8711 x8396
marcie.schnur@bc3.edu
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.
- Fill out the Student Registration Form
- 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
Summer Entry Level Program
Location: Cranberry Twp. VFC PSTF
Dates: July 13 - Aug. 12 | Monday - Friday
*Testing - Aug. 22
Time: 8 AM - 4 PM
Includes:
- EL-26 Fireground Support | Must be 14 years old
- Traffic Incident Management
- Hazmat Awareness
- EL-26 Firefighter I Training | Must be 17 years old
- Hazmat Operations
Proboard & IFSAC Certifications Schedule
View the Fire Certification Testing page for upcoming dates and information on how to register.
View a list of all counties with training.
View EMS & CPR training classes offered at BC3
Instructor Resources
For class materials and documents, email Kevin Smith at kevin.smith@bc3.edu
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?
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