What You Get
Every video on the BCF platform is built around one goal: making you a better firefighter on the fireground. We bring in instructors from departments across North America — FDNY, Houston, Bridgeport, DeKalb County, Ann Arbor, and more — covering the topics your department doesn't always have time to drill on.
On-Demand Training Library
Every class is recorded and available to watch anytime. Browse by topic, series, or instructor. No schedule to work around. Train when it fits your shift.
Short-Form Series
Our newest content is built in focused 5-10 minute segments grouped into structured series — Water Rescue, Engine Company Fundamentals, Probie Development, Officer Development, and more. Finish a segment in a break. Finish a series in a week.
Monthly Live Classes
Each month we host a live online class with a featured instructor. Members join live to watch and ask questions in real time. Every session is recorded and added to the library.
Community Forum
A members-only forum where firefighters from across the country connect, share experience, and talk through what they're learning. No trolls. No nonsense. It is just people who care about the job.
Mobile App (iOS)
The BCF app is available on the App Store. Watch full sessions or short segments on your phone. Android users can access the full platform through any web browser.
Training Topics
What We Cover
The BCF library covers the full range of fireground operations and fire service professional development. Current and upcoming topics include:
• Engine Company Operations
• Incident Command
• Water Rescue
• Aerial Apparatus Positioning
• Search and Rescue
• Rapid Intervention (RIT) and Mayday Operations
• Officer Development and Leadership
• Probie Development
• Low Manpower Operations
• Apparatus Positioning
• Pump Operations
• Special Operations
• Firefighter Fitness
New series are added regularly. Members get access to everything — the full library, new drops, and every live class — for one flat rate.
Who It's For
Built for Every Rank
Whether you're two weeks on the job or 20 years in, there's something on this platform for you. Most departments can't provide consistent supplemental training across all ranks. BCF fills that gap.
Probationary firefighters get a structured path to build foundational knowledge on their own time. Senior firefighters get access to instructors and perspectives outside their own department. Officers get practical leadership and command content that most online platforms don't even attempt.
Career departments. Volunteer departments. Combination departments. Big city. Small town. The fireground is the fireground.
Who's Teaching
BCF doesn't pull instructors from a speaker database. We find firefighters who are doing the work, know their topic inside and out, and can communicate it clearly. Our instructors come from departments across North America and represent a range of department sizes, staffing models, and operational environments.
Past and current instructors include:
• DC Clyde Gordon — Houston Fire Department (TX)
• Lt. Tim Klett — FDNY (ret.)
• Chief Nick Esposito — Bridgeport Fire Department (CT)
• Capt. Chris Pence — DeKalb County Fire Rescue (GA)
• FF Sean Duffy — Ann Arbor Fire Department (MI)
• Chief Dennis Reilly — Sunrise Beach Fire Department (MO)
• BC Mark Gregory — FDNY
• BC Patrick Wirkus — Elizabeth Fire Department (NJ)
And more added every month.
Pricing
Simple, Affordable Pricing
One subscription. Access to everything.
Monthly - $11/month
Annual - $98/year (save $34 compared to monthly)
Cancel anytime. No contracts. No hassle.
Department and Organization Pricing
We offer group pricing for fire departments and organizations. If you're a training officer or chief looking to bring BCF into your department, contact us to discuss pricing and how the platform fits into your training program.
Contact: support@bluecollarfiremen.com
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Who We Are
Blue Collar Firemen was founded in 2018 by James Migliaccio, a third-generation firefighter from Long Branch, New Jersey with over 16 years in the fire service. BCF started as a social media page focused on preserving the culture and work ethic of the fire service. It grew into one of the most followed firefighter communities in the country — 300,000+ across Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok.
The training platform came next. James saw a gap in what was available online: most firefighter training content was either too academic, too corporate, or not built by people who actually do the job. BCF was built to fix that.
This isn't a training company that hired some firefighters to make videos. It's a firefighter-owned platform where real instructors teach real skills to people who take this job seriously.
Anytime, Anywhere
Don't have your computer or tablet? No Problem.
We bring training right to your fingertips.
Frequently Asking Questions
What if I can't make a live class?
If you cannot make a live class, you have no need to worry. All of our classes are cataloged on the platform and are available to watch on your own time. The platform is your ultimate resource library for all topics. Feel free to refer back to any of our content as needed.
Do I receive a certificate for classes?
At this time, we do not offer certificates for classes. Rest assured, we are working on this for the future.
Can I cancel at anytime?
Yes! Our subscription can be canceled at anytime with no hassle.
Is there a Mobile App for Android Devices?
At this time, we do not have an App for Android devices, but we are working on one for the future. Remember, our platform is optimized for any web browser for a near identical experience.