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

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

July 6, 2021

Industrial Services

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety acquired Rapid Fire Protection Group (RFPG) from Boyne Capital, adding a full-service fire sprinkler and suppression specialist headquartered in Rapid City, South Dakota. The deal expands Pye-Barker’s presence in the Mountain States and provides entry into South Dakota and California while combining complementary capabilities in sprinklers, alarms and extinguishers.

Boyne Capital-backed Rapid Fire Protection Acquires Aegis Fire Systems

January 30, 2020

Construction

Rapid Fire Protection Holdings, a Boyne Capital portfolio company, has acquired Aegis Fire Systems, a Pleasanton, California-based provider of fire suppression design, installation and service. Capitala Group provided debt and equity financing to support the transaction as Rapid Fire expands its platform into the Northern California market.

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.

RapidFire Safety & Security Acquires All Source Fire Protection

January 15, 2025

Industrial Services

RapidFire Safety & Security, a PE-backed multi-regional fire, life-safety and security platform, has acquired All Source Fire Protection of Kerrville, Texas. The add-on expands RapidFire’s offerings to include All Source’s security services plus extinguisher and kitchen-hood capabilities and strengthens RapidFire’s presence in the Texas Hill Country.

RapidFire Safety & Security Acquires Progressive Protection Security Systems

March 25, 2025

Industrial Services

RapidFire Safety & Security (RapidFire), a St. Louis-based fire and security platform, has acquired Progressive Protection Security Systems, Inc., a Belton, Texas provider of commercial security, fire, access control, automation and low-voltage services. The acquisition — RapidFire's fourth in Texas — expands its service footprint and capabilities across Central and broader Texas, with Progressive’s employees remaining on staff to support continuity of service.

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.