Pye-Barker expands to 41st state, acquires Phoenix Fire Systems

ATLANTA—Pye-Barker Fire & Safety – the largest fully integrated and full-service fire protection, life safety and security services provider in the United States – has acquired Phoenix Fire Systems, a fire suppression, special hazards and fire alarm services provider.

With this addition, Pye-Barker gains six new locations in Illinois, Wisconsin, Kansas and Colorado, providing new launching points for Pye-Barker to offer full fire-code compliance. Pye-Barker is now in 41 states across the U.S.

Phoenix Fire Systems specializes in fire suppression systems for mission-critical applications, installing, inspecting, testing and maintaining special hazard systems and integrated smoke detectors, fire alarms and mass notification systems.

Founded in 1997 by fire protection veteran Kirk Humbrecht, Phoenix Fire has loyal customers as far as Antarctica.

In this transaction, Pye-Barker also gains Basic Fire Protection, a fire extinguisher service and testing company founded in 1978, and FESSCO, founded in 1994 and specializing in vehicle fire suppression systems and extinguishers. Both Illinois-based companies were previously acquired by Phoenix Fire and Humbrecht.

“I’m proud of the reputation Phoenix Fire Systems has built in the industry, one that prioritizes the safety of our customers through cutting-edge technology, expert staff and customer-centered service,” said Humbrecht, owner and president at Phoenix Fire. “Pye-Barker is the right choice for a partner. I know they’ll continue to care for our customers like family, just as we have these past 27 years.”

“Phoenix Fire’s team knows their craft and their customers, and that’s a winning combination for a successful business,” added Bart Proctor, CEO at Pye-Barker. “Working with the industry’s best has helped us grow Pye-Barker to the nation’s leader in fully integrated life safety systems, and we’re proud to move into new communities with Phoenix Fire, Basic Fire and FESSCO as part of the family.”

Phoenix Fire’s highly skilled team will continue to serve customers locally.

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP represented Pye-Barker in the transaction.