Pye-Barker Fire & Safety
A fire, security, and life safety company providing inspection, service, and installation of fire and security systems.
Last updated September 2, 2026
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Overview
Pye-Barker Fire & Safety is a fire, security, and life safety company that provides inspection, service, and installation of fire and security systems. Founded in 1946 by John Pye and Ben Barker, the company has grown to have branches across the U.S. and offers services including fire extinguishers, fire suppression, fire alarms, security, and more.
History
Pye-Barker Fire & Safety was founded in 1946 by John Pye and Ben Barker, graduates of Georgia Institute of Technology, who opened Pye-Barker Supply Company in Atlanta, Georgia. The company initially sold fire protection and safety equipment, including fire extinguishers and first-aid kits. In 1972, Thomas Lumsden, the store keeper, acquired the company from the founders. In 1990, J. Roger Lumsden partnered with current CEO Bart Proctor to grow the business. During the 1990s, the company made several acquisitions.
Recent events
Pye-Barker announces acquisition of Mountain Alarm[5]
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Pye-Barker Fire & Safety announced its acquisition of Mountain Alarm Fire & Security. The source describes the acquisition as announced and does not state that it has been completed.
Boyne Capital announces sale of Rapid Fire Protection Group to Pye-Barker[6]
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Boyne Capital announced the sale of its portfolio company, Rapid Fire Protection Group, to Pye-Barker Fire & Safety. The source reports the sale announcement, not a completed transaction.
Pye-Barker Fire completes acquisition of Total LifeSafety[7]
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Pye-Barker Fire & Safety acquired Total LifeSafety Corporation, located in Jensen Beach, Florida. The purchase was finalized in April 2021; financial details were not disclosed.
Pye-Barker Fire completed acquisition of Gerry's Fire & Safety[8]
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Pye-Barker Fire finalized its purchase of Gerry's Fire & Safety at the end of March 2021. The companies' teams will merge to support customers and expand service opportunities.
Pye-Barker Fire completes acquisition of United Fire Protection[9]
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Pye-Barker Fire finalized its purchase of United Fire Protection in March 2021. The addition expanded Pye-Barker Fire's presence in Florida and added branches in Orlando and Fort Lauderdale.
Sources9 sources
- 1Pye-Barker Fire & Safety – A Fire, Security, & Life Safety Companypyebarkerfs.com
- 2Company Historypyebarkerfs.com
- 3Fire Alarm, Fire Suppression, Safety, & Security | Pye-Barkerpyebarkerfs.com
- 4Commercial & Home Security Experts | Pye-Barkerpyebarkerfs.com
- 5Pye-Barker宣布收购Mountain Alarmprnewswire.com
- 6Boyne Capital宣布将Rapid Fire Protection Group出售给Pye-Barkerprnewswire.com
- 7Pye-Barker Fire完成对Total LifeSafety的收购prnewswire.com
- 8Pye-Barker Fire完成对Gerry's Fire & Safety的收购prnewswire.com
- 9Pye-Barker Fire完成对United Fire Protection的收购prnewswire.com
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