ATLANTA – November 06, 2026 -- Pye-Barker Fire & Safety, which calls itself the largest fully integrated fire protection, life safety and security services provider in the United States, has acquired St. John's Fire Equipment, Inc., a fire suppression company based in St. Augustine, Florida. The deal extends Pye-Barker's full-service fire protection coverage across Central Florida, Northern Florida and the Florida Panhandle. The release did not disclose financial terms.
St. John's Fire Equipment adds suppression services for food-service, industrial and marine accounts
Founded in 2016, St. John's installs, maintains and inspects fire extinguishers and suppression systems for food-service, industrial, commercial and marine customers. It also maintains and inspects eye wash stations and emergency and exit lighting.
Pye-Barker operates more than 250 locations with 9,000 team members, and ranks No. 3 on the SDM 100.
Pye-Barker keeps the St. John's team in place across three Florida regions
St. John's team will continue to serve customers in Central Florida, Northern Florida and the Florida Panhandle. Pye-Barker CEO Bart Proctor said the addition lets the company "serve even more customers, businesses and communities throughout Florida."
St. John's owner Derrick Brownlee said the family will continue its commitment to providing peace of mind in its community under Pye-Barker ownership.
Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough, LLP represented Pye-Barker in the transaction.