Tag: Bart Proctor
Pye-Barker names Kelly Rooney president
September 23, 2026SSN Staff
ATLANTA—Pye-Barker Fire & Safety has appointed Kelly Rooney as president, a newly created role in which she will oversee operations, support growth initiatives and help guide company culture alongside CEO Bart Proctor.
Rooney joins Pye-Barker from UniFirst, where she served as chief operating officer. Before that, she spent much of her career in the environmental services sector, including leadership positions at WM (formerly Waste Management). Her background includes overseeing large-scale...
Pye-Barker expands Louisiana footprint with Southland Fire & Safety acquisition
July 30, 2026SSN Staff
ATLANTA—Pye-Barker Fire & Safety has acquired Louisiana-based Southland Fire & Safety Equipment Inc., expanding its fire suppression and life safety capabilities in the Gulf South region.
Founded in 1972, Southland Fire & Safety operates from offices in Gonzales, Norco and Port Allen, La. The company provides fire suppression systems, fire extinguisher inspections and refills, testing and inspection services for industrial, commercial and municipal customers. Southland also serves fire departments...
Pye-Barker acquires Hartford Sprinkler, expands Connecticut fire protection services
July 20, 2026SSN Staff
ATLANTA—Pye-Barker Fire & Safety has acquired Hartford Sprinkler Co., Inc., expanding its fire sprinkler capabilities in Connecticut and further strengthening its presence in the Northeast.
Hartford Sprinkler, founded in 1933, provides fire sprinkler installation, inspection, testing and maintenance services for commercial and residential customers throughout Connecticut. The company also offers fire alarm, fire suppression, fire extinguisher, emergency lighting,...
Pye-Barker creates commercial services role, names Robbins president
July 15, 2026SSN Staff
ATLANTA—Pye-Barker Fire & Safety has appointed Peter Robbins as president of commercial services, a newly created role responsible for overseeing the company's acquisition strategy, growth initiatives and commercial operations.
Robbins joins Pye-Barker from investment banking firm Baird, where he served as managing director in the Global Technology and Services Investment Banking Group and jointly led the firm's coverage of Facility, Industrial, Residential & Environmental (FIRE)...
Pye-Barker acquires Maryland-based ResponseTECH
July 9, 2026SSN Staff
ATLANTA—Pye-Barker Fire & Safety has expanded its presence in the Mid-Atlantic with the acquisition of ResponseTECH, Inc., a Rockville, Md.-based provider of security and life safety solutions.
ResponseTECH provides intrusion and fire alarm systems, access control, central station monitoring, nurse-call systems and mass emergency notification solutions. The company serves customers across a range of sectors, including commercial, education and senior living, and...
Pye-Barker marks National Safety Month with workplace guidance
June 29, 2026SSN Staff
ATLANTA—Pye-Barker Fire & Safety is marking National Safety Month by sharing workplace safety recommendations for business leaders, emphasizing the importance of organizational culture and employee engagement in effective safety programs.
The company, which provides fire protection, life safety and security services, said its 80-year history has demonstrated that safety outcomes are closely tied to how organizations prioritize and communicate safety across their workforce.
“A...
Pye-Barker acquires Washington-based Fire Protection Specialists
June 8, 2026SSN Staff
ATLANTA—Pye-Barker Fire & Safety has acquired Washington-based Fire Protection Specialists, expanding its fire suppression services and strengthening its presence in the Pacific Northwest.
Founded in 1999, Fire Protection Specialists provides installation and service of fire suppression and fire alarm systems across Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana and California. Its customer base spans commercial and industrial sectors, including education, utilities, government and healthcare.
The...
Pye-Barker celebrates 80-year milestone
May 27, 2026SSN Staff
ATLANTA—Pye-Barker Fire & Safety is marking its 80th anniversary in 2026, highlighting eight decades of growth from a regional fire protection supplier into one of the largest fully integrated fire, life safety and security services providers in the United States.
Founded in 1946 in Atlanta by two Georgia Institute of Technology graduates, the company now operates more than 250 locations across 47 states with more than 9,000 employees.
Pye-Barker plans to commemorate the milestone during...
Pye-Barker Fire & Safety acquires AAA Fire Extinguisher Co.
May 7, 2026SSN Staff
ATLANTA—Pye-Barker Fire & Safety has acquired AFA, Inc. dba AAA Fire Extinguisher Co., joining Pye-Barker's integrated services team in West Texas.
The transaction adds to Pye-Barker's immediate operational capacity and advances the company's ability to provide more Texas customers with full-service fire and life safety services.
Based in Lubbock, Texas, AAA focuses on the inspection and servicing of portable fire extinguishers and fire suppression systems. The company...
Pye-Barker Fire & Safety acquires APS Corporation
May 6, 2026SSN Staff
ATLANTA—Pye-Barker Fire & Safety has acquired APS Corporation, a security and fire alarm specialist based in Branchburg, N.J. The acquisition adds to Pye-Barker's significant presence in the state by deepening operational capacity, diversifying expertise and growing its local service teams.
Founded in 1981, APS Corporation was established by Daniel F. Jacquish, who used his background in law enforcement to provide tailored security services. The company specializes in...