Pye-Barker Fire & Safety, a prominent fire protection and life safety provider in the United States, has acquired MS Fire Protection, an established fire sprinkler services company serving commercial and industrial clients.
MS Fire Protection, located in Fresno, California, specializes in fire sprinkler installation, inspection, design, and maintenance.
This acquisition marks a significant expansion for Pye-Barker’s services in California’s Central Valley, where the company currently provides 24/7 fire and security alarm monitoring and detection services.
MS Fire Protection was founded by Richard Sever, Sr., and has continued under the management of his sons, Richard and Noah Sever.
Richard Sever, Jr., President and Co-Owner of MS Fire Protection, expressed pride in joining Pye-Barker’s network.
He stated: “Our father founded MS Fire in 1992 with a commitment to quality for our customers and pride in the important work we do to keep customers safe.”
Sever noted that his father instilled values of integrity and responsibility, aligning with Pye-Barker’s mission.
Pye-Barker’s CEO, Bart Proctor, praised MS Fire’s contributions to the industry: “With more than 30 years and 6,000 completed projects, MS Fire’s experience in high-quality sprinkler service complements Pye-Barker’s alarm and suppression offerings in central California and opens new avenues to protect our communities with full fire code compliance.”
The current team at MS Fire will continue serving local clients, maintaining their established reputation within the community.
MS Fire’s expertise will support Pye-Barker’s continued growth in California, strengthening its commitment to high-quality, safety-focused services in the region.
As Proctor noted, the Sever family brings values that resonate with Pye-Barker’s own: “The addition of the Sever family is a natural fit for Pye-Barker, where we are committed to a culture of respect, integrity and doing what’s right by our people and customers.”
In the transaction, Pye-Barker Fire & Safety was represented by Nelson Mullins Riley and Scarborough LLP.
MS Fire Protection was represented by Barry Epstein, President at Vertex Capital.
The partnership was structured to integrate MS Fire’s services within Pye-Barker’s comprehensive fire protection and life safety offerings in California.
Pye-Barker Fire & Safety has acquired Fresno-based MS Fire Protection to enhance its services in California’s Central Valley.
MS Fire, established by Richard Sever, Sr., and managed by his sons, brings extensive expertise in fire sprinkler services for commercial and industrial sectors.
Pye-Barker’s CEO, Bart Proctor, highlighted the value MS Fire adds to the company’s regional offerings, complementing existing alarm and suppression services.
Both Sever and Proctor emphasized shared values of integrity and commitment to customer safety.
