Pye-Barker Fire & Safety Acquires Rapid Fire Protection Group from Boyne Capital

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety (via Rapid Fire Protection Group) Acquires Strickland Fire Protection

January 7, 2022

Industrial Services

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety, through its portfolio company Rapid Fire Protection Group, has acquired Strickland Fire Protection, a long-standing fire protection contractor based in Forestville, Maryland. The acquisition expands Pye-Barker/Rapid Fire's footprint into the Maryland, Northern Virginia and Washington, D.C. metro areas and strengthens its service capabilities in fire sprinkler, alarm and suppression systems.

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety Acquires Paradise Fire Protection

May 20, 2022

HVAC & Mechanical

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety (Rapid Fire Protection Group) has acquired Paradise Fire Protection, a Logan, Utah-based provider of fire alarm, sprinkler and extinguisher installation, inspection, testing and maintenance. The acquisition strengthens Pye-Barker's presence in Utah and increases market density in the suburban communities north of Salt Lake City; Paradise Fire owner John Blankman and his team will remain with the business.

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety Acquires Fire Protection Equipment Company

June 10, 2025

Industrial Services

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety has acquired Fire Protection Equipment Company, a Richmond-based, family-owned fire protection and alarm provider founded in 1926 that serves Virginia and North Carolina. The deal adds local fire protection, extinguisher, alarm, sprinkler and suppression capabilities (and exclusive regional MSA G1 distribution) to Pye-Barker's East Coast footprint and preserves the target's technician team and community relationships.

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety Acquires Phoenix Fire Protection

September 16, 2025

HVAC & Mechanical

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety has acquired Phoenix Fire Protection to expand its sprinkler services and build a Las Vegas team. Phoenix Fire Protection, a local fire sprinkler contractor founded in 2009, will continue serving customers in Clark and Nye counties with its installation, testing, maintenance and BIM/CAD design capabilities.

Boyne Capital-backed Rapid Fire Protection Group Acquires Brick Wall Fire Sprinkler

September 15, 2020

Industrial Services

Rapid Fire Protection Group (RFPG), a Boyne Capital portfolio company, has acquired Brick Wall Fire Sprinkler, a Colorado Springs–based provider of fire suppression system design, installation, and ongoing service. The acquisition expands RFPG's presence in the Colorado market; Brick Wall's founder Roger Wallace will continue to lead operations as part of the RFPG platform.

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety Acquires Nebraska Safety and Fire Equipment

February 27, 2025

Industrial Services

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety has acquired Nebraska Safety and Fire Equipment, adding three Nebraska locations and expanding Pye-Barker’s Midwest footprint. The acquisition brings Nebraska Safety’s fire sprinkler, alarm, extinguisher and security services onto Pye-Barker’s national platform to enhance service capability and coverage in Nebraska and surrounding states.