Altas Partners-backed Pye-Barker Fire & Safety acquires St. John's Fire Equipment
St. Augustine, Florida-based fire suppression company that services food-service, industrial and commercial clients, adding coverage across Central, Northern Florida and the Panhandle.
Pye-Barker Fire & Safety, a fire protection, life safety and security services provider backed by Altas Partners, has acquired St. John's Fire Equipment, Inc., a fire suppression company based in St. Augustine, Florida. The acquisition strengthens Pye-Barker's full-service fire protection offerings in Central Florida, Northern Florida and the Florida Panhandle.
St. John's Fire Equipment, founded in 2016, installs, maintains and inspects fire equipment, including extinguishers and suppression systems for food-service, industrial, commercial and marine customers. It also services eye wash stations and emergency and exit lighting. Its owner, Derrick Brownlee, said the business will continue its family commitment to customers.
Deal facts
- Target
- St. John's Fire Equipment
- Business
- Fire suppression company that installs, maintains and inspects fire equipment, including extinguishers and suppression systems, plus eye wash stations and emergency lighting.
- Acquirer
- Pye-Barker Fire & Safety
- Backed by
- Altas Partners
- Seller
- Derrick Brownlee, owner
- Deal type
- Add-on
- Headquarters
- St. Augustine, Florida
- Advisers
- Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough, LLP legal counsel to Pye-Barker Fire & Safety
- Status
- Completed
- Announced
- Thursday, November 5, 2026
Sources
- PR NewswireNov 5, 2026
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