Thursday, May 21, 2026 - 11:00 AM-2:30 PM

Tour of the Butler County Community College Public Safety and Industrial Safety Training Academy

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Description: The Butler County Community College (BC3) Public Safety and Industrial Safety Training Academy serve as a major regional resource for emergency responders and industrial personnel across Western Pennsylvania. Its 13‑acre training facility includes confined‑space environments, training tower, burn buildings and industrial simulators that support realistic, hands‑on instruction. In partnership with the Pennsylvania State Fire Academy, these programs provide state‑aligned training to more than 10,000 individuals each year, offering courses ranging from entry‑level firefighter preparation and hazardous materials response to fire dynamics, strategy, and technical rescue. In addition, its comprehensive Industrial Safety Training program is designed to support regulatory compliance and workforce protection for businesses and industry. Course offerings include OSHA, DOT, and EPA compliance programs, hazardous materials response for industry, emergency response training, and industrial fire brigade instruction. With its realistic training environment, and integration of fire, hazmat, and industrial safety disciplines, BC3 offers a robust and practical training platform that supports both public safety agencies and industrial organizations throughout the region. The tour agenda will encompass meeting with the coordinators of these respective programs and viewing their training facilities.

Tour Agenda
  • 11:00 – 11:30 AM - Arrival and Sign In
  • 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM - Opening remarks by Kevin Smith and Maria Chvala regarding the Mission of the Fire, Hazmat and Industrial Safety Training Programs provided by BC3
  • 12:00 – 12:45 PM - Lunch
  • 12:45 – 2:00 PM - Tour of the Educational and Hands-On Training Facilities provided by the Fire, Hazmat and Industrial Safety Programs
  • 2:00 – 2:30 PM - Wrap up and Departure
Event Details:
  • Date: Thursday, May 21, 2026
  • Time:  11:00 AM to ~2:30 PM
  • Butler County Community College 
          107 College Drive
          Butler, PA 16002​
  • Cost (Includes LUNCH):  Pittsburgh AIHA Member $30, Non-Member $35, Student Free
  • Register and Pay online by May 17, 2026!

    Online Registration Form
    Deadline to Register - May 17, 2026    

Once you submit your registration, you will be redirected to the PAYMENT PAGE to process payment via PayPal/Credit Card.   

​​If you have any questions regarding registration or payment, contact Christy Kirsch at [email protected].