Pye-Barker Fire & Safety Acquires Security and Alarms Servicer Modern Systems, Enhances Full-Service Life Safety in Kentucky

ATLANTA, Aug. 26, 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 Kentucky alarm and security company Modern Systems. This acquisition bolsters Pye-Barker's impact on fire and life safety throughout Kentucky, expanding full fire code compliance to new communities.

Modern Systems has provided fully scalable, customizable and integrated security solutions for businesses and neighbors throughout Kentucky for over 45 years. Modern Systems' commercial security capabilities include fire alarms, intrusion detection, video surveillance access control and license plate identification system, powered by AI analytics and 24/7 monitoring. The team also provides yearly inspections and system maintenance to ensure lives and livelihoods are protected.

Modern Systems' innovative approach to AI sets the company apart and is an example of leadership's forward thinking. Founding the company in 1979 while still very young, David Morris has continued to drive the company through decades of expanded services, technologies and geographic markets.

"Aligning with the Pye-Barker team opens new doors to achieve our mission of widespread safety in Kentucky," said David Morris, Founder and President of Modern Systems. "I am without a doubt that Pye-Barker is the perfect team to enhance what we have built at Modern Systems, thanks to their steadfast dedication to community safety and internal family culture. I'm excited and inspired to continue our work serving Kentuckians together."

"Modern Systems has been on the cutting edge of new security and safety technology for four decades," said Bart Proctor, CEO of Pye-Barker. "Integrating the team into Pye-Barker allows us to push innovation forward and ensure fire and life safety is constantly being optimized across the nation."

Modern System's skilled team will continue to serve customers in Kentucky. 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. 4 on the SDM 100.

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

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