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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: 


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


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)


BC3 PSTF Schedule (Limited to 30 Students)

Course Name Location Date Cost
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


Cranberry PSTC Schedule (Limited to 30 Students)

Course Name Location Date Cost
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


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 Beaver County Firefighters Assoc. 9/29, 10/27, 11/17 TBA

*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
TIMs Certification Cranberry PSTC 10/2, 10/15 & 10/23 $100 9/23
Instructor I W/EMLL Cranberry PSTC Oct. 13, 14, 15, 16 & 24
(8am - 5pm)
$200
Includes class & cert
9/30
Firefighter I
Prep Class: 10/20, 11/12 & 12/3
BC3 PSTF 12/5 (6:30pm) & 12/6 (7:30am) $200 11/6
Firefighter II
Prep Class: 9/29, 10/27 & 11/17
BC3 PSTF 12/7 (8:30am) $185 11/6

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


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