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
Intro to the Fire Service (ELIS) (16 hours)	BC3 PSTF	8/6, 8/8 & 8/10	$50
Hazardous Awareness (HMAJB) (4 hours)	BC3 PSTF & Cranberry PSTC	8/11 (8 AM - 12 PM)	$20
Hazardous Awareness Certification	See Date	8/11 - BC3 PSTF (12 PM) 10/9 - Cranberry PSTC	$25
Fire Ground Support (ELFG) (40 hours)	BC3 PSTF	8/20, 8/22, 8/24, 8/25, 8/27 & 8/29	$75
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
*Fire Dynamics Fundamentals	BC3 PSTF	TBA	$25
*Fire Dynamics Strategy and Tactics	BC3 PSTF	TBA	$25
*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 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
Intro to the Fire Service (ELIS) (16 hours)	Cranberry PSTC	8/5, 8/8 & 8/10	$50
Hazardous Awareness (HMAJB) (4 hours)	BC3 PSTF or Cranberry PSTC	8/11 (8 AM - 12 PM)	$20
Hazardous Awareness Certification	See Date	8/11 - BC3 PSTF (12 PM) 10/9 - Cranberry PSTC	$25
Fire Ground Support (ELFG) (32 hours)	Cranberry PSTC	8/19, 8/22, 8/24, 8/25, 8/26 & 8/29	$75
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
*Fire Dynamics Fundamentals	BC3 PSTF	TBA	$25
*Fire Dynamics Strategy & Tactics	BC3 PSTF	TBA	$25
*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 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
Fire Dynamics Fundamentals	BC3 PSTF	TBA	$25
Fire Dynamics Strategy & Tactics	BC3 PSTF	TBA	$25
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	8/11 - BC3 PSTF (12 PM) 10/9 - Cranberry PSTC	$25	8/10 9/15
Hazardous Awareness Operations (Closed Test)	BC3 PSTF	8/11 (7:30 AM Start)	$185	7/24
Driver/Operator - Mobile Water (Closed/Pilot)	BC3 PSTF	TBA	$175	TBA
Driver/Operator - Pumper	BC3 PSTF	TBA	$175	TBA
Driver/Operator - Aerial	BC3 PSTF	TBA	$175	TBA
Instructor I W/EMLL	TBA	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

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

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