This year, retired general H. Norman Schwarzkopf and Chris Matthews, author and host of MSNBC’s “Hardball,” will deliver keynote addresses.

Schwarzkopf will speak on May 20, and will focus on leadership in difficult times. Matthews will speak on May 18, and deliver a commentary on American politics.

According to NFPA, the conference and exposition will feature 120 educational sessions covering all aspects of fire and life safety, as well as a fire protection and life safety trade show with more than 200 exhibitors.

In addition, 39 technical documents will be voted on by NFPA’s attending members.

For more information, a complete listing of educational sessions, including preconference seminars, and to register, visit www.nfpa.org/meetings.

Publication date: 02/17/2003