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 choose one hands on class to attend for both consecutive days. Live Fire scenarios will be done the second day of hands on for those attending live fire classes. 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, with activities for each day of the conference!
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY!
- The cost of full registration includes all 4 days of the conference
- The cost for lecture day only includes both days of lectures (Even if you can only attend one day).
- The 2 day company officer lecture series is for MICHIGAN firefighters ONLY
- If your spouse or significant other is attending the offered “Spouse Program” they will need to be registered
- 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!
- We suggest that Michigan Fire departments pay for their registration spots on their own and request reimbursement through the state if using SMOKE funds.
- Additional items may be purchased with registration, if you choose to purchase items at the conference we will have a limited supply available.
- If you purchase items prior to the conference and are unable to attend, please contact us to have you order shipped, you will be responsible for shipping costs. You may also arrange for another attendee to pick up your order, GLH will not be responsible for lost or stolen items.
Schedule of Events
Location: Marriott Auburn Hills Pontiac (Oakland Ballroom)
Registration begins at 7:00 am! (Mariott Auburn Hills Pontiac Lobby)
8:00 – 8:15: Opening Announcements
8:15 – 10:00: Dave McGlynn, Passion In Leading
10:15 – 12:00: Dena Ali, Organization Leadership and Mental Wellness
12:00 – 1:00pm Lunch (Pizza buffet is provided by GLH to those who choose to stay for lunch)
1:00- 4:45: Ric Jorge, Warriors Breath
10:00-5:00pm **** HEN NOZZLES FLOW ZONE**** in the overflow parking lot of The Marriott Hotel. See them to demo their nozzles!***
Location: Courtyard by Marriott Hotel (Meeting Room)
Registration begins at 7:00 am! (Marriott Auburn Hills Pontiac Lobby)
8:00 – 8:15: Opening Announcements
8:15 – 10:00: Anthony Gillan, Are you Ready For the Title?
10:15 – 12:00: Joe Devito, Thermal Imaging: The Basics to Build On
12:00 – 1:00pm Lunch (Pizza buffet is provided by GLH to those who choose to stay for lunch)
1:00- 5:00: Anthony Avillo, Full Contact Leadership
10:00-5:00pm **** HEN NOZZLES FLOW ZONE**** in the overflow parking lot of The Marriott Hotel. See them to demo their nozzles!***
Location: Marriott Auburn Hills Pontiac (Oakland Ballroom)
7:00 Breakfast Buffet Being provided by GLH (Outside Oakland Ballroom)
8:00 – 8:15: Opening Announcements
8:15 – 10:00: Joe Devito, Thermal Imaging:The Basics to Build On
10:15-12:00: Anthony Avillo, Fireground Strategies: When Buildings Changes the Rules of the Game
12:00-1:00 Lunch (Lunch Specials available for purchase at Woodwards Located in the Hotel Lobby)
1:00-2:45: Scott Thompson, Ready or Not, It’s Time to Train!
3:00- 4:45- Mike Gagliano, The Art of Go/No Go Decision Making
10:00-5:00pm **** HEN NOZZLES FLOW ZONE**** in the overflow parking lot of The Marriott Hotel. See them to demo their nozzles!***
Location: Marriott Auburn Hills Pontiac (Centerpoint Room)
7:00 Breakfast Buffet Provided by GLH (Outside Oakland Ballroom)
8:00 – 8:15: Opening Announcements
8:15 – 10:00: Gregory Flynn, Management Tactics For the New and Emerging Company Officer
10:15-12:00: Dave McGlynn, From the Firehouse to the Front Seat
12:00-1:00 Lunch (Lunch Specials available for purchase at Woodwards Located in the Hotel Lobby)
1:00-2:45: Dena Ali, Organizational Leadership and Mental Wellness
3:00- 4:45: Candace Ashby, BOSS Series: Management vs Leadership
10:00-5:00pm **** HEN NOZZLES FLOW ZONE**** in the overflow parking lot of The Marriott Hotel. See them to demo their nozzles!***
Marriott Auburn Hills Pontiac (Overflow Parking)
Times: 8:00-5:00pm
Class: Beyond Gap/Set/Force
Adress: 3600 Centerpoint Parkway, Pontiac MI
Southfield Training Center (Firehouse #5)
Times: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Classes: Live Fire Leadership, The Non Traditional Truck Company
Address: 24477 Lahser Rd, Southfield, MI
Macomb Township Fire Training Center (Firehouse #3)
Time: 8:00 am – 5:oo pm
Class: The Tactical Engine
Address: 47711 North Ave, Macomb MI
OCC Auburn Hills Campus (CREST Training Center)
Time: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Class: Down and Dirty RIT
Address: 2900 Featherstone Rd, Auburn Hills MI
Macomb Community College (East Campus)
Time: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Class: Modern Fireground Operations
Address: 21901 Dunham Road, Clinton Township MI
GM Milford Proving Grounds
Time: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Class: Extrication Elevated
Address: 3300 General Motors Rd, Milford MI
Bloomfield Hills Training Grounds
Time: 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
Class: Search Academy
Address: 935 Golf Drive, Bloomfield Hills, MI
**All Students MUST bring their full PPE with Airpack and Spare Cylinder***
** No Lunch Will be provided, Please plan accordingly and bring your lunch. Snacks and water will be provided**
** Extrication does NOT require and airpack, Please bring appropriate PPE with eye protection!**
Marriott Auburn Hills Pontiac (Overflow Parking)
Times: 8:00-5:00pm
Class: Beyond Gap/Set/Force
Adress: 3600 Centerpoint Parkway, Pontiac MI
Southfield Training Center (Firehouse #5)
Times: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Classes: Live Fire Leadership, The Non Traditional Truck Company
Address: 24477 Lahser Rd, Southfield, MI
Macomb Township Fire Training Center (Firehouse #3)
Time: 8:00 am – 5:oo pm
Class: The Tactical Engine
Address: 47711 North Ave, Macomb MI
OCC Auburn Hills Campus (CREST Training Center)
Time: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Class: Down and Dirty RIT
Address: 2900 Featherstone Rd, Auburn Hills MI
Macomb Community College (East Campus)
Time: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Class: Modern Fireground Operations
Address: 21901 Dunham Road, Clinton Township MI
GM Milford Proving Grounds
Time: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Class: Extrication Elevated
Address: 3300 General Motors Rd, Milford MI
Bloomfield Hills Training Grounds
Time: 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
Class: Search Academy
Address: 935 Golf Drive, Bloomfield Hills, MI
**All Students MUST bring their full PPE with Airpack and Spare Cylinder***
** No Lunch Will be provided, Please plan accordingly and bring your lunch. Snacks and water will be provided**
** Extrication does NOT require and airpack, Please bring appropriate PPE with eye protection!**
* ONLY FOR THOSE REGISTERED *
June 10th:
10:00 am – 12:00 pm: Spouse meet and greet with snacks, refreshments and activities.
Location: 11th floor of the Marriott in the Summit Lounge.
June 11th Spouse Date Night:
7:00 PM
Challenges of a Firefighter Marriage with Mike and Anne Gagliano
Location: M1 Ballroom
** Coffee, Tea, Desert and finger foods will be provided by GLH along with a CASH bar**
June 12th & 13th
8:00 am – 5:00 pm: Taking Control: Homefront to the Fireground
- Spouses will have the opportunity to have a roundtable discussion before viewing multiple other hands-on classes/evolutions.
- Spouses will also have opportunities to partake in evolutions if applicable/allowed.
During this class, you will be surrounded by enthusiastic and loving individuals who will share their stories and experiences. You will learn more about the mental aspects of “the job”. This will include sleep deprivation and PTSD.
* You will be provided with resources to help you navigate and support your firefighter through those difficult days. You will get the opportunity to put on turnout gear and put your hands on tools used every day by your firefighter.*
- Morning lecture
- Lunch
- Hands-on evolutions
(You will get the opportunity to put on turnout gear and put your hands on tools used every day by your firefighter. You will participate in many skills such as: forcing doors, flowing water, dragging victims, masking up, and many others. You will get to see your spouse in action, in their element, doing what they love, as we view THEIR HOT class. Which is not something we get to witness often, if ever.)
Location of lecture: TBD
Site Visits: TBD
Hotels
Training Sites
Southfield Training Center
Fire Station #5
24477 Lahser Rd,
Southfield MI
Classes Being Held Here:
The Non Traditional Truck Company
The Tactical Engine
Beyond Gap- Set- Force
Macomb Township Station #3
47711 North Ave,
Macomb MI
Class Held Here: Live Fire Leadership
Oakland Community College (CREST Training Center)
2900 Featherstone Rd,
Auburn Hills MI
Class Held Here: Nozzle Forward
Macomb Community College (East Campus)
21901 Dunham Road,
Clinton Township MI
Class Held Here: Mayday Mindset, Modern Fireground Operations
Bloomfield Hills Fire Training Ground
935 Golf Drive,
Bloomfield Hills, MI
Class Held Here: Search Academy
GM Proving Grounds
3300 General Motors Rd
Milford, MI
Class Held Here: Vehicle Extrication