Pye-Barker Fire & Safety has acquired Alarm Specialists, a security and fire alarms systems provider serving the Tri State Area of New York, Connecticut and New Jersey. 

Based in White Plains, N.Y., Alarm Specialists services, installs and designs custom security and fire detection systems, including video surveillance, access control, entry systems, smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) detectors, fire alarms and 24-hour emergency monitoring. Since its founding in 1975, the Alarm Specialist team has honed its craft to provide testing and inspections that keep business customers protected and code compliant, according to an announcement. 

“Pye-Barker has been on my radar as an organization with a steadfast reputation among business owners in our industry,” said Gary Davis, owner and president at Alarm Specialists. “As a leader, it’s never an easy decision to sell. You want what’s right for your customers and your team. I’m confident Pye-Barker is the best choice to carry on that legacy.” 

The team at Alarm Specialists will continue to serve customers in New York, Connecticut and New Jersey. 

“We're pleased to have Gary and Alarm Specialists join us at Pye-Barker,” said Bart Proctor, Pye-Barker CEO. “When it comes to additions to the Pye-Barker family, we are careful in choosing companies that align with our high standards for customer care and commitment to team. We look forward to growing with our new team members.” 

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety, which bills itself as the largest fully integrated and full-service fire protection, life safety and security services provider in the United States, has more than 200 locations and 6,000 team members nationwide. The company ranked and No. 9 on the 2023 SDM 100.