Great Lakes H.O.T

The Most Affordable and Aggressive Live-Fire Conference

June 11th – 14th, 2025

Knowledgeable
Instructors

Our cadre is full of specialized instructors with a passion to make the fire service the best it can be.

State
Accreditation

We have state accreditation for our most popular courses – meaning it’s easy to stay trained up.

Hands-on +

Aggressive Stations

The conference is filled with live-fire and hands-on stations and impactful lectures.

“Can’t wait to be back for the 3rd year in a row, hands down some of the best firemen I have met and grade A instructors from all over”

– Frank G.

About Great Lakes H.O.T

Great Lakes H.O.T. is Michigan’s premier fire conference held every June in South East Michigan. This is a 4 day event with the first two days being lectures followed by an additional two days of hands on skill training with live fire scenarios for select tracks. Students will be able to choose one hands on class for each day they are being offered. 16 hour classes will also be available to choose from. This is some of the most realistic fire training you will attend by some of the best instructors in the country who collectively have over 100 years of experience in the fire service. Great Lakes HOT highly encourages our attendees to bring their spouses or significant others to share in the experience with them, there is a Spouse hands on program for those who would like to attend!

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY!

  • The cost of full registration includes all 4 days of the conference, a dinner on June 11th at 7pm as well as lunch for both hands on days.
  • The cost for lecture day only also includes dinner on June 11th if you wish to attend.
  • If your spouse or significant other is attending the offered “Spouse Program” they will need to register separately
  • This conference is an approved Q-Course by the state of Michigan. Any department wanting to utilize SMOKE funds to have their members attend MUST ensure that you allocate those funds by the required state deadline of December 31st.
  • No Michigan firefighter shall register using their own or departments funds to hold a spot and then request reimbursement at a later date because they were also registered using SMOKE funds . The SMOKE funded Spots are on a first come first serve basis so please plan your registrations accordingly.
  • Additional items may be purchased with registration, if you choose to purchase items at the conference we will have a limited supply available **

The Best Hands-on Classes in Michigan

Our hands-on courses are designed to teach you all the things you need to know to be an integral part of your department.

Lectures From Industry Experts and Firefighters

Our lectures are designed to make you think critically on a variety of topics. The best part is – all are given by someone who works the job.

Camaraderie and Firemanship Above All Else

We are no bullshit – and expect our attendees to feel the same. We want to promote a positive experience and relationships without politics.

Hotels

Location Name
Auburn Hills Marriott Pontiac

Address
3600 Centerpoint Parkway, Pontiac, MI, 48341 US

Directions
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Courtyard Detroit Pontiac/Auburn Hills
 
3555 Centerpoint Parkway, Pontiac, MI, 48341
 

Training Sites

Southfield Training Center

Fire Station #5

24477 Lahser Rd,
Southfield MI