So, from then forward, if you built a structure in Pleasant View or anywhere else in Cheatham County, it was equipped with fire sprinklers. Imagine the long-term impact of that achievement on the safety of the people who live there and the firefighters who protect them. It was the success she had in Tennessee that catapulted her to national fire service prominence as an enthusiastic and talented advocate for fire sprinkler requirements at the local, state, and national levels. Vickie Pritchett is currently the vice president/executive officer of the National Fire Sprinkler Association (NFSA). She is a collaborator of the highest order, and her involvement in other fire service organizations has made each one more effective in their mission. Vickie shares her talents with the Volunteer and Combination Officers Section (VCOS) of the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC); is a board member of the Home Fire Sprinkler Coalition (HFSC); is the catalyst behind “Common Voices” – a small advocacy group that supports national legislation and policies relating to fire sprinklers in Washington (District of Columbia) and other venues; is a member of both the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and the International Code Council (ICC); and works closely with the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF) and the Congressional Fire Services Institute (CFSI) on a host of fire safety issues and projects. Vickie is an outstanding presenter and public speaker, and if you’re attending anything where she is the facilitator, plan to be involved and enjoy your time with her. She is a graduate of Middle Tennessee State University and received her MBA from Vanderbilt’s Owen School of Management. To top it all off, in 2013, Vickie was awarded lifetime membership in the PVVFD which she is quite proud of. Sher and I have come to treasure our friendship with Vickie. Her positive approach to life and work, love for her beautiful family, and dedication to the safety of others is contagious and an asset to any organization. I am thrilled to honor this fire service “spark plug” and leader during Women’s History Month. You can’t help but admire and love Vickie Pritchett!
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