Pye-Barker Fire & Safety Acquires Fire Science Techniques, Enhancing Fire Protection and Life Safety Services for Commercial Kitchens

ATLANTA, Feb. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- 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 Fire Science Techniques, expanding its existing service footprint in Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin. The acquisition strengthens Pye-Barker's expertise and specialized services offered to commercial kitchens and other Midwest businesses seeking world-class fire protection and life safety solutions.

Fire Science Techniques, headquartered in northwest Illinois, has served thousands of customers throughout the Midwest, conducting nearly 4,000 annual inspections to keep business safe. Its expertise in commercial kitchens ensures compliance with local community building and fire codes through design, engineering, installation, inspection, repair and testing services. Fire Science Techniques also inspects, recharges and offers training for fire extinguishers in use by restaurants, healthcare facilities, schools and other businesses.

"Since 1984, Fire Science Techniques has invested in the deep expertise of its associates to best serve the needs of commercial kitchens and other businesses—which often have highly specific and regulated needs," said Michael Stephany, owner of Fire Science Techniques. "Joining Pye-Barker is another great opportunity for our associates to grow, while expanding our mission of protecting more lives and more property. We're proud of what we've built and look forward to seeing that legacy continue as part of the Pye-Barker family."

"At Pye-Barker, our success is driven by the passion and expertise of our growing network of talented and specialized people," said Bart Proctor, CEO of Pye-Barker Fire & Safety. "The team at Fire Science Techniques shares our commitment to continued knowledge and training. Welcoming them into our culture of collaboration and growth is an opportunity to protect communities and deliver quality care for customers."

The highly skilled technicians at Fire Science Techniques will continue serving customers in the Midwest, backed by Pye-Barker's support and resources.

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

About Pye-Barker Fire & Safety
The U.S. leader in fully integrated life safety systems, Pye-Barker Fire & Safety provides complete fire protection and security systems nationwide. With over 250 locations and 8,000 team members, Pye-Barker ranks No. 849 on the Inc. 5000 and No. 8 on the SDM 100.

Visit pyebarkerfs.com/acquisitions to learn why we're the industry's acquirer of choice.

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SOURCE Pye-Barker Fire & Safety