BC3 Public Safety Training

BC3 will be hosting a location for this Con-ED opportunity with AHN. Specific campus classroom locations to follow soon.

Calling all first responders in Allegheny, Washington and Westmoreland Counties!

EQT is proud to support the brave men and women who help keep our communities safe!

Join us on Sunday, November 22 at Boston Spectrum, 6001 Smithfield St., McKeesport, PA, for a FREE Regional Well Control & Incident Command Training in Elizabeth Township, presented by Wild Well Control.

This hands-on learning opportunity brings together local fire, EMS, law enforcement and emergency management teams to strengthen emergency preparedness, build connections and enhance coordination across our communities.

✅ Open to first responders, emergency management, public works and school district representatives

✅ PA DOH continuing education credits and 6 hours of Incident Management training offered

Space is limited! Register today: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/well-control-incident-command-course-sponsored-by-eqt-wild-well-control-tickets-2001384834917?aff=oddtdtcreator

🚨 Registration for Chapter Two: Raise the Standard is now open! We’re bringing another powerhouse lineup to Grove City, Pennsylvania!

Featuring Lt. Brian McRee, Cody Trestrail, Capt. Jay Bonnifield and District Chief Mo Davis, this years chapter delivers hard-earned lessons, science-driven tactics, and leadership principles designed to make firefighters and officers more capable, confident, and effective when it matters the most. This isn’t about checking a box - it’s about raising the standard, embracing the mission, and being prepared to deliver when our citizens need us the most.

To register scan the QR code or follow the link below. Additionally you may email [email protected]

https://firenuggets.regfox.com/gcfc27

🗓️ February 27, 2027
🔥 Cutting edge lectures
📍 Grove City College - Sticht Auditorium
🧑‍🚒 $100 Investment
🍱 Breakfast & Lunch included
🏨 Top Rated Hilton Hotel room block
🪓 Vendors
👥 Social event

🚒🔥 September at BC3 PSTF: Another Month in the Books! 🔥🚒

September was another busy month at BC3 PSTF! We stayed busy preparing first responders for the real world. We managed to capture a few highlights along the way. Here’s a quick look at what kept us busy!

☣️ Hazmat Training: Our Hazmat students got to get their glow on!

🔎 From Fire to Investigation: We demonstrated fire dynamics through a scenario and brought in fire investigators to walk students through the process, from the initial house fire to the final fire investigation. A great opportunity to see how the pieces fit together after the flames are out!

🧗 Rope Rescue: Our rope rescue students got to practice their best Batman impressions.

🔥 Tanker Truck Fires: The tanker truck was on fire… again… and again!

👨‍🚒 Vo-Tech Students: Students got to see some awesome first responder demos and hear from guest speakers while learning what it takes to serve in public safety.

🚒 Aerial Certification: Beaver Falls Fire Department hosted an Aerial Certification and class, helping firefighters sharpen their skills and take their training to new heights.

🧯 Fire Extinguisher Training: From small extinguishers to larger units, students practiced putting out fires and learning the importance of using the right equipment.

🛠️ New Training Prop: Our friends at Hopewell VFD built a new prop for aerial training and certification exercises. A big thanks to everyone helping us make training better!!! The prop will be used for aerial classes/certifications starting in a few weeks.

🏠 Fire Dynamics in Action: The MaxFirebox and Fire Dynamics House were put to work demonstrating how fires develop and behave under real-world conditions.

And, of course, our Firefighter Entry-Level & FFII Programs continued preparing the next generation of firefighters!

September was packed with learning, hands-on training, teamwork, and plenty of FIRE. If you think the pictures look busy, you should see the cleanup crew afterward! Which is why this post is late.

A huge THANK YOU to all the instructors, Firefighters, EMS, volunteers, Fire departments, guest speakers, and students who helped make another successful month possible.

Check out the pictures and see what we’ve been up to!
Interested in upcoming classes and certifications? Visit www.BC3.edu/fire

Please share with your fellow firefighters and first responders!

Stay Prepared. Stay Trained. Stay Certified.

Last chance for those that need the old ELIF Mod. 4

🚨 BC3 PSTF CLASS & CERTIFICATION UPDATE! 🚨

We’ve got some great training opportunities coming up—but a few of these classes are looking a little lonely. Help us fill the seats!

📚 Instructor II Class & Certification - Starts 10/26 - A few spots still available!

☠️ Carbon Monoxide Detector Response (CORE) - 10/21 - Still needs a few more students!

🚒 Fire Brigade – Advanced & Incipient Certifications - 11/11 & 11/12 - Still looking for a few more students!

🧪 Hazardous Materials Awareness (HMA) Certification - 10/28 - Still needs a few more

Please share this post with your department, fellow firefighters, and anyone who may benefit from the training.

Let’s get these classes filled and keep our responders trained, prepared, and certified!

2027 BC3 FIRE & HAZARDOUS MATERIALS TRAINING UPDATE

Butler County Community College (BC3) has completed a review of the costs associated with providing Fire & Hazardous Materials training through the BC3 Public Safety Training Facility (BC3 PSTF).

Beginning January 1, 2027, BC3 PSTF will be making several changes to the training and billing structure:

🔹 Preferred Training Partnership (PTP) Program Ending -The current PTP program will be discontinued and replaced with a per-course pricing structure.

🔹 New 2027 Course Pricing -Courses will be priced individually based on the resources, instructor requirements, training hours, and costs associated with delivering each program.

🔹 Quarterly Billing Option -Departments may choose to have completed courses tracked throughout the quarter and receive one quarterly invoice rather than individual invoices for each course.

🔹 Individual Billing Still Available - Departments that prefer to be invoiced after each course may continue to use that option.

📋 Why the Change? This updated structure is designed to provide a more consistent, transparent, and sustainable approach to Fire & Hazardous Materials training while allowing BC3 to continue providing quality training to fire and emergency services throughout the region.

Click here for the 2027 course pricing: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EamPHNzXqIcREuXzSssvSpOg6zGisFgg/view?usp=drive_link and click here additional billing information: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1c36OME6C0CGYmyNoiA3j-nTXe8gIm5GK/edit?usp=drive_link&ouid=101946586404297929481&rtpof=true&sd=true

🚒 Our Commitment Remains the Same: BC3 and the BC3 PSTF remain committed to supporting the fire service with accessible, high-quality training and professional development opportunities.

Questions about the changes, pricing, billing options or to schedule a class next year can be directed to: Kevin Smith - Director of Public Safety Training Facility and Programming

Thank you to all of our fire and emergency services partners for your continued support and partnership!

Please feel free to share this information with your fellow fire service training folks and department members!

Help us make sure our training partners have the information they need as we transition to the new 2027 training and billing structure.

Repeat of Yesterday
BC3 Alert
BC3 Main Campus only. All classes and activities cancelled tonight, Sept. 22, due to a power outage.