NFPA Conference Expo Slated to Begin Next Week in Las Vegas

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The National Fire Protection Association’s NFPA Conference & Expo is scheduled for June 11-14 in Las Vegas. Top fire safety experts will come together to offer insight during more than 130 sessions and 22 in-depth seminars about the latest in technology, fire protection, electrical safety, and home security.

This year’s featured keynote session “9/11: Leadership Before and After the Crisis” is presented by Deputy Chief Jay Jonas of the Fire Department of New York. Deputy Chief Jonas will share his captivating story of survival while highlighting improvements to the fire service and built environment since 9/11.The NFPA will also release its anticipated annual Fire Fighter Fatality Report with a presentation discussing implications of the findings.

For more information, visit http://www.nfpa.org/itemdetailCONF.asp?categoryID=1622&itemID=39523.

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