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.
• 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

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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 Spring Classes and Certification Schedule (PDF)

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Entry-Level Firefighter Program

Instructors: Thompson, Mack, and staff

Fall Entry-Level Firefighter Program Schedule will be published July 2025

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BC3 PSTF Schedule (Limited to 30 Students)

Check back for more courses.

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Cranberry PSTC Schedule (Limited to 20 Students)

Course Name	Location	Date	Cost
*Fire Dynamics Fundamentals	Cranberry PSTC	Apr. 28	$25
*Fire Dynamics Strategy and Tactics	Cranberry PSTC	Apr. 30	$25
*Flashover Practical Skills	BC3 PSTF	May 4	$50
*Firefighter I Prep Class	BC3 PSTF	April 30, May 14 & June 4	$50
*Firefighter I Certification	BC3 PSTF	June 6 (6:30pm) & June 7 (7:30am) OR June 6 (6:30pm) & June 8 (7:30am)	$200

*Not required to graduate from the Entry Level Firefighter Program

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Open Enrollment Fire/Hazmat & Rescue Classes

Course Name	Location	Date	Cost
Firefighter I Prep Class	BC3 PSTF	Apr. 30, May 14 & June 4	$50
Pump Ops 1	BC3 PSTF	May 3 & 4	$50
Instructor I	See date for details	Oct. 13-16 (Cranberry PSTC) Test - Oct. 24 (BC3 PSTF)	$200

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

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Proboard & IFSAC Certifications

Course Name	Location	Date	Cost	App. Deadline
*Driver/Operator - Mobile Water	BC3 PSTF	May 18 (7:30am)	$175	Apr. 21
*Driver/Operator - Pumper	BC3 PSTF	May 18 (7:30am)	$175	Apr. 21
*Driver/Operator - Aerial (Aerial Practice 3/4, 3/6 & 3/8)	BC3 PSTF	May 18 (7:30am)	$175	Apr. 21
Instructor I W/EMLL	See date for details	Oct. 13-16 (Cranberry PSTC) Test - Oct. 24 (BC3 PSTF)	$200	Sept. 15
Firefighter I Prep class: Apr. 30, May 14 & June 4	BC3 PSTF	June 6 (6:30pm) & June 7 (7:30am)	$200	Apr. 30

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

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