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 2025 Spring Classes and Certification Schedule (PDF)

Entry-Level Firefighter Program

Instructors: Thompson, Mack, and staff

BC3 PSTF Schedule (Limited to 30 Students)

Course Name	Location	Date	Cost
Intro to the Fire Service (ELIS) (16 Hours)	BC3 PSTF	Jan. 14, 16, & 18	$50
Hazardous Awareness (HMAJB) (6 Hours)	BC3 PSTF & Cranberry PSTC	Jan. 19 (8am - 3pm)	$25
*Hazardous Awareness Certification	See date for details	Jan. 19 - BC3 PSTF (3 pm) TBA - Cranberry PSTC	$30
Fire Ground Support (ELEF) (32 Hours)	BC3 PSTF	Jan. 29, 30, Feb 1, 4, 6, & 8	$75
Exterior Firefighter (ELEF) (40 Hours)	BC3 PSTF	Feb. 18, 20, 22, 23, Mar. 1 & 2	$100
Hazmat Operations (HMOJB) (32 Hours)	BC3 PSTF	Mar. 11, 13, 18, 20, 22 & 23	$75
Interior Firefighting (ELIF) (48 Hours)	BC3 PSTF	Apr. 1, 3, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12 & 13	$150
*Fire Dynamics Fundamentals	BC3 PSTF	Mar. 25	$25
*Fire Dynamics Strategy and Tactics	BC3 PSTF	Mar. 27	$25
*Flashover Practical Skills	BC3 PSTF	Apr. 9	$50
*FFI First Aid & CPR Training	BC3 PSTF	TBA - Register: ems@bc3.edu or call 724-287-8711 x8418	TBA
*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

Cranberry PSTC Schedule (Limited to 20 Students)

Course Name	Location	Date	Cost
Intro to the Fire Service (ELIS) (16 Hours)	Cranberry PSTC	Feb. 3, 5, & 8	$50
Hazardous Awareness (HMAJB) (6 Hours)	BC3 PSTF & Cranberry PSTC	Feb. 9 (8am - 3pm)	$25
*Hazardous Awareness Certification	See date for details	Jan. 19 - BC3 PSTF 12 (3 pm) TBA - Cranberry PSTC	$30
Fire Ground Support (ELEF) (32 Hours)	Cranberry PSTC	Feb. 12, 15, 16, 19, & 22	$75
Exterior Firefighter (ELEF) (40 Hours)	Cranberry PSTC	Mar. 3, 5, 8, 9, 10, 12 & 15	$100
Hazmat Operations (HMOJB) (32 Hours)	Cranberry PSTC	Mar. 24, 26, 31 Apr. 2, 5 & 6	$75
Interior Firefighting (ELIF) (48 Hours)	Cranberry PSTC	Apr. 14, 16, 21, 23, 26 May 3, 10 & 11	$150
*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
*FFI First Aid & CPR Training	BC3 PSTF	TBA - Register: ems@bc3.edu or call 724-287-8711 x8418	TBA
*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

Open Enrollment Fire/Hazmat & Rescue Classes

Course Name	Location	Date	Cost
Firefighter II Prep Class	Harmony FD	Jan. 9, 30 & Feb. 20* Sponsored by Harmony FD Email sgaring@harmonyfire22.org to register	Free
Intro to Fire Officership	BC3 PSTF	Jan. 11 & 12	$50
Incident Safety Officer Instructor	BC3 PSTF	Jan. 25 & 26	$50
Instructor II	See date for details	Feb. 17-20 (Cranberry PSTC) Test - Feb. 28 (BC3 PSTF)	$200
Firefighter I Prep Class	BC3 PSTF	Apr. 30, May 14 & June 4	$50
Emergency Vehicle Operator Training (EVOT)	Cranberry PSTC	Mar. 29 & 30	$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.

Proboard & IFSAC Certifications

Course Name	Location	Date	Cost	App. Deadline
Hazardous Awareness Certification	See date for details	Jan. 19 - BC3 PSTF 12 (3pm) TBA - Cranberry PSTC	$30	Jan. 18 TBA
Instructor II	See date for details	Feb. 17-20 (Cranberry PSTC) Test - Feb. 28 (BC3 PSTF)	$200	Jan. 18
*Driver/Operator - Mobile Water	BC3 PSTF	May 18 (7:30am)	$175	Apr. 21
Firefighter I (Closed Test)	See date for details	Written: May 7 (6:30 p.m.) Location: Beaver County Skills: May 10 (7:30 a.m.) Location: BC3 PSTF	$200	Apr. 7
*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
Firefighter II Prep class: Jan. 9, 30 & Feb. 20	Cranberry PSTC	Feb. 23 (7:30am)	$185	Jan. 30
Firefighter I Prep class: Apr. 30, May 14 & June 4	BC3 PSTF	June 6 (6:30pm) & June 8 (7:30am)	$200	Apr. 30