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 Classes and Certification
Weekdays from 6:30 PM to 10:30 PM
Weekends from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
*Printable Fall Classes and Certification Schedule Available by mid-July
Entry Level Firefighter Program
Instructors: Thompson, Mack, and staff
*All classes are limited to 25 students
View Entry Level Firefighter Pathway for Fall 2023 (PDF)
BC3 PSTF Schedule
Course Name | Location | Date | Cost |
Intro to the Fire Service (ELIS) (16 hours) |
BC3 PSTF | July 11, 13 & 15 | $50 |
Hazardous Awareness (HMAJB) (4 hours) |
BC3 PSTF | July 16 | $20 |
Hazardous Awareness Certification |
BC3 PSTF | July 16 | $25 |
Fire Ground Support (ELFG) (32 hours) |
BC3 PSTF | July 25, 27, 29, 20 & Aug. 5 |
$75 |
Exterior Firefighter (ELEF) (40 hours) |
BC3 PSTF | Aug. 22, 24, 26, 27, 29, 31 & Sept. 10 |
$100 |
Hazmat Operations (HMOJB) (24 hours) |
BC3 PSTF | Sept. 26, 28, 30 & Oct. 1 |
$60 |
Interior Firefighting (ELIF) (48 hours) |
BC3 PSTF | Oct. 17, 19, 22, 24, 26, 28, 29 & Nov. 5 |
$150 |
*Fire Dynamics Fundamentals |
BC3 PSTF | TDA | |
*Fire Dynamics Strategy & Tactics |
BC3 PSTF | TDA | |
*FFI First Aid & CPR Training |
BC3 PSTF | BC3 - Oct. 12 Cranberry - Nov. 20 |
$85 |
*Firefighter I Prep Class |
BC3 PSTF | Sept. 19, Oct. 10 & Nov. 9 |
$40 |
*Firefighter I Certification |
BC3 PSTF | Nov. 10 & 11 | $200 |
*Firefighter I Certification |
BC3 PSTF | Dec. 1 & 2 | $200 |
*Not required to graduate from the Entry Level Firefighter Program
Cranberry PSTC Schedule
Course Name | Location | Date | Cost |
Intro to the Fire Service (ELIS) (16 hours) |
Cranberry PSTF | July 17, 19 & 22 | $50 |
Hazardous Awareness (HMAJB) (4 hours) |
Cranberry PSTF | July 25 | $20 |
Hazardous Awareness Certification |
Cranberry PSTF | July 25 | $25 |
Fire Ground Support (ELFG) (32 hours) |
Cranberry PSTF | Aug. 7, 9, 12, 13, 14 & 16 |
$75 |
Exterior Firefighter (ELEF) (40 hours) |
Cranberry PSTF | Sept. 11, 13, 16, 17, 18, 20 & 24 |
$100 |
Hazmat Operations (HMOJB) (24 hours) |
Cranberry PSTF | Oct. 9, 11, 14 & 15 |
$60 |
Interior Firefighting (ELIF) (48 hours) |
Cranberry PSTF | Nov. 6, 8, 11, 12, 13, 15, 18 & 19 |
$150 |
*Fire Dynamics Fundamentals |
Cranberry PSTF | TDA | |
*Fire Dynamics Strategy & Tactics |
Cranberry PSTF | TDA | |
*FFI First Aid & CPR Training |
Cranberry PSTF | BC3 - Oct. 12 Cranberry - Nov. 20 |
$85 |
*Firefighter I Prep Class |
Cranberry PSTF | Sept. 19, Oct. 10 & Nov. 9 |
$40 |
*Firefighter I Certification |
BC3 PSTF | Nov. 10 & 11 | $200 |
*Firefighter I Certification |
BC3 PSTF | Dec. 1 & 2 | $200 |
*Not required to graduate from the Entry Level Firefighter Program
Open Enrollment Fire Classes
*Fall open enrollment scheduled will be released by mid-July
Proboard & IFSAC Certifications
* For more details view our Certification Testing page.
Course Name | Location | Date | Cost |
Hazardous Awareness | BC3 PSTF | July 16 | $25 |
Hazardous Awareness | Cranberry PSTC | July 23 | $25 |
Firefighter I | BC3 PSTF | Nov. 10 & 11 | $200 |
Firefighter II | BC3 PSTF | Nov. 11 | $185 |
Firefighter I | BC3 PSTF | Dec. 1 & 2 | $200 |
*Fall Certification schedule will be released by mid-July.
View a list of all counties with training.
View EMS & CPR training classes offered at BC3
Instructor Resources
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?
Professional Affiliations