The Pye-Barker Fire & Safety branch in Covington, Georgia is special in many ways. The office itself was founded in 1976 as D&C Fire Protection, and joined the Pye-Barker family in June 2016. D&C Fire Protection was the first company that Pye-Barker acquired with a focus on new sprinkler construction. Thirteen of the employees now working for Pye-Barker came from this original company, as did Branch Manager Bradley McCullough, who was D&C’s longest tendered employee.Although the Covington branch focuses primarily on new construction, the team also provides a variety of Continue reading “Branch Feature: Covington, GA”
Innovative Electronic Control Systems in Tucker, GA was founded in 1987 by David Stanczak. Since its founding, Innovative has evolved into a full system integration provider, offering inspections, service, installation, and maintenance for Access Control, Fire Alarm, Security, Video, and other IP and standard solutions. The addition 
We are pleased to announce the newest addition to the Pye-Barker Fire & Safety family, Accurate Fire Protection, Inc. out of Loganville, GA. Accurate Fire was established in 1998 and prided themselves in delivering responsible, accurate, and timely fire sprinkler inspection, design and installation. The owners, Eric Litschauer and Mack Farrar bring over 50 years of combined experience in fire protection and 
We are pleased to announce the newest addition to the Pye Barker Fire & Safety family, Metro Fire & Safety out of Durham, NC. Owner, Charles Sanford, is a retired Durham city fireman who decided to continue his service to the community by opening a fire protection company over 20 years ago. With a focus on training and educating, Metro Fire became one of the premier 
Pye-Barker was proud to acquire Advanced Fire in December 2016. Founder Ken Gaines started Advanced Fire as his second career, after completing a life of service with the fire department. Ken brought his passion, and the knowledge gained through his previous experience, to the fire extinguisher business and within seven years developed a reputation as the best quality provider in the Daytona market. 
December was a fantastic month for acquisitions, starting with welcoming Commercial Fire Equipment Company to the team. Bruce Varnadoe started Commercial in 1988 after eight years of experience in the industry. After more than 35 years in the business, Bruce decided it was time to take a break from fire protection. Fortunately for Pye-Barker, he didn’t stay away very long. Bruce has returned on a part time basis to join his son, and new boss Kevin, as a member of our fire specialist team in Brandon, FL. 
In November 2016, Pye-Barker was fortunate to acquire Myrtle Beach Fire & Safety Group in Myrtle Beach, SC. The MBFS Group had been a household name in the area for over 30 years, providing fire extinguisher, restaurant suppression, fire alarm, and fire sprinkler inspections, service, and installation. Owner Gary Teachout was very active in the community and extremely passionate about his customers and employees. His highly trained technicians, 
How would you respond if you came upon the scene of a burning car with a person trapped inside? Eddie Hall, fire protection specialist at Pye-Barker Fire & Safety Inc. did what came naturally to him, he risked his life to save another. Along with a few other first responders, he personally emptied fourteen portable fire extinguishers to put out the deadly fire. Here is an ABC News4 YouTube video report of the Charleston SC incident.