Fire Academy Training Schedule
In This Section
Questions? Contact:
Kevin Smith
Coordinator of Public Safety Fire/Hazmat Training, Facility, and Campus Life Safety
Systems
kevin.smith@bc3.edu
724.287.8711, Ext. 8354
Jason Bragunier
Fire Certification Specialist
jason.bragunier@bc3.edu
724.287.8711, Ext. 8352
Marcie Schnur
Public Safety Secretary
marcie.schnur@bc3.edu
724.287.8711, Ext. 8396
Counties with Active Fire Academy Training
Map Key
Active Training
Inactive Training
Allegheny
| Course Title | Location | Dates | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hazmat Ops Refresher | Robinson Twp. VFC | 12/9/2025 - 12/10/2025 | Chris Diianni | 412-855-2906 |
Armstrong
| Course Title | Location | Dates | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rural Fireground Water Movement | Kittanning Twp. VFD | 10/18/2025 - 10/19/2025 | Greg Baker | 724.664.4033 |
| Hazmat Ops Refresher | Kittanning Twp. VFD | 12/13/2025 | Greg Baker | 724.664.4033 |
Beaver
| Course Title | Location | Dates | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hazmat Ops Refresher | Darlington VFD | 10/19/2025 | Mike Siegel | 724.681.8977 |
Butler
| Course Title | Location | Dates | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter 1 Prep Class | BC3 PSTF | 10/20/2025 - 12/3/2025 | bc3.edu/fire |
| Hazmat Operations | BC3 PSTF | 10/21/2025 - 11/2/2025 | bc3.edu/fire |
| Fire Dynamics Fundamentals | BC3 PSTF | 10/22/2025 | bc3.edu/fire |
| Fire Dynamics Strategy and Tactics | BC3 PSTF | 10/29/2025 | bc3.edu/fire |
| Interior Firefighter | Cranberry Twp. PSTF | 11/3/2025 - 11/16/2025 | bc3.edu/fire |
| Electric & CNG Vehicle | Connoquenessing VFC | 11/4/2025 | Jay Palmer | 724.355.3506 |
| Interior Firefighter | BC3 PSTF | 11/11/2025 - 11/23/2025 | bc3.edu/fire |
| Emergency Vehicle Drivers Training | Oneida Valley VFD | 11/19/2025 - 11/23/2025 | Terry Sheilds | 724-822-2067 |
| Fire Dynamics Fundamentals | Evans City VFD | 12/8/2025 | Dav Vicheck | 412.848.5986 |
| Fire Dynamics Strategy and Tactics | Evans City VFD | 12/15/2025 | Dav Vicheck | 412.848.5986 |
| Basic Fire Police | BC3 Fire Police Weekend | 5/2/2026 - 5/3/2026 | Eugene Bartlett | 724.816.2115 |
| Advanced Fire Police | BC3 Fire Police Weekend | 5/2/2026 - 5/3/2026 | Eugene Bartlett | 724.816.2115 |
| Legal Aspects for Fire Police | BC3 Fire Police Weekend | 5/2/2026 - 5/3/2026 | Eugene Bartlett | 724.816.2115 |
Clarion
Clearfield
| Course Title | Location | Dates | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck Co. Ops 1 | Clearfield VFD | 10/18/2025 | Patrick Collins | 814.592.5198 |
Erie
| Course Title | Location | Dates | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Fire Police | Corry Regional Fire Co. | 10/18/2025 - 10/19/2025 | Mark Ziegler | 814.490.5490 |
| hazmat Ops Refresher | Edinboro VFD | 10/18/2025 | Scott Rooker | 814.462.5806 |
| Rapid Intervention Teams | AF Dobler Hose and Ladder Co. | 11/7/2025 | Nick Reinhart | 814.812.0941 |
| Rapid Intervention Crews Exercises | AF Dobler Hose and Ladder Co. | 11/8/2025 - 11/9/2025 | Nick Reinhart | 814.812.0941 |
| Advanced Fire Police | Corry Regional Fire Co. | 11/15/2025 - 11/16/2025 | Mark Ziegler | 814.490.5490 |
Jefferson
| Course Title | Location | Dates | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Rigging for Rope Rescue | Brookville VFD | 11/15/2025 - 11/16/2025 | Tracy Zents | 814.849.3185 |
Lawrence
| Course Title | Location | Dates | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hazmat Ops Refresher | Neshannock Fire | 11/25/2025 - 12/2/2025 | Brad Shaffer | 724.651.4215 |
| Fire Attack in Sprinklered Properties | Neshannock Fire | 11/2/2025 - 11/11/2025 | Brad Shaffer | 724.651.4215 |
McKean
| Course Title | Location | Dates | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hazmat Ops Refresher | McKean County DES | 10/18/2025 | Stephanie Scrivo | 814.568.3713 |
Northcumberland
| Course Title | Location | Dates | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Structural Burn Session | Milton Fire Dept. | 10/20/2025 - 10/25/2025 | Seth Heddings | 570.412.2877 |
Warren
| Course Title | Location | Dates | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pump Ops 1 | Lander VFD | 10/18/2025 - 10/19/2025 | Jonie Smitley | 814.964.9654 |
| Hazmat Ops Refresher | City of Warren Fire Dept. | 10/19/2025 | Steve Kuhns | 570.574.0623 |
| Advanced Rigging for Rope Rescue | City of Warren Fire Dept. | 11/1/2025 | Steve Kuhns | 570.574.0623 |
| Firefighter Survival | City of Warren Fire Dept. | 11/8/2025 - 11/9/2025 | Steve Kuhns | 570.574.0623 |
| Intro to the Fire Service | Wrightsville VFD | 11/15/2025 - 11/16/2025 | Steve Kuhns | 570.574.0623 |
| Pump Ops 2 | Lander VFD | 11/15/2025 - 11/16/2025 | Jonie Smitley | 814.964.9654 |
| Ice Rescue Awareness | City of Warren Fire Dept. | 12/8/2025 12/9/2025 12/10/2025 |
Steve Kuhns | 570.574.0623 |
Westmoreland
| Course Title | Location | Dates | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Structure Burn Session | Sardis VFC | 10/15/2025 - 10/25/2025 | Joey Paiano | 412.607.2941 |