26 - PUGS 2026

Formerly the Lake Effect Fire Conference,
proudly rebranded as PUGS, honoring the legacy of Elkhart Fire Captain
Adam "Pugslee" Kuspa.

Now in its fifth year, the conference remains firmly aligned with the mission of FireNuggets and our Lake Effect affiliate serving Michiana: delivering high-impact, high-quality fire service training at the lowest possible cost. This two-day event blends classroom lectures with hands-on instruction, offering a well-rounded selection of topics for firefighters of all ranks at premier local facilities. You’ll leave re-energized, better prepared, and more effective on the fireground.

Only 100 registrations will be sold!
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May 19

All Day Lecture Series ($125.00) [45 remaining]

May 20

(HOT) Mid-Rise Mayhem: Engine Operations in Mid-Rise Buildings ($225.00) [4 remaining]
(HOT) Mayday-Mayday-Mayday ($225.00) [11 remaining]
(HOT) Heavy Forcible Entry on the Fireground ($225.00) [3 remaining]
(Workshop) From the Jump Seat to the Right Seat / Nuggets Beyond ($225.00) [13 remaining]

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Cancellation Policy

Cancellations are eligible for a full refund if received on or before May 4, 2026. No refund requests are possible after this deadline unless your spot can be filled by someone on a waitlist (if one exists) or you utilized Purchase Protection and have a qualifying claim (3rd party).

Transfer your registration to someone else up to two days prior to the event. FireNuggets does not handle the refund in this scenario.

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