Pye-Barker Fire & Safety, a fully integrated and full-service fire protection, life safety and security services provider in the United States, is celebrating its 80th anniversary this year, marking eight decades of creating peace of mind and protecting what matters most through fire and life safety solutions.

Founded in 1946 by two Georgia Institute of Technology graduates in Atlanta, Pye-Barker has grown from a small fire protection supply house to a fire and life safety company with 250+ locations, 9,000+ team members and operations across 47 states.

Pye-Barker will honor its 80th anniversary at the May 31 NASCAR race in Nashville, Tennessee, complementing its longstanding partnership with LEGACY MOTOR CLUB and John Hunter Nemechek, driver of the No. 42 Pye-Barker Toyota Camry XSE. To commemorate the anniversary, Nemechek’s car will be wrapped with a special retro design featuring an 80th anniversary seal and all 9,000+ Pye-Barker team members’ names.

The company is also celebrating eight decades with an “80 for 80” giving back challenge. Pye-Barker locations across the nation have pledged to take part in at least 80 local community service and giving back initiatives this year to represent its 80th anniversary.

“I am humbled by Pye-Barker’s impact on communities across the U.S. over the last 80 years. We’ve been privileged to serve countless customers, safeguard thousands of livelihoods and protect millions of lives thanks to our dedicated team,” said Bart Proctor, CEO, Pye-Barker. “I’m proud of every team member who has been part of the Pye-Barker dream and the legacy of service they’ve created.”

Built on decades of trust with local communities and business owners, Pye-Barker has grown through the acquisition of more than 200 companies, expanding its expertise and strengthening its ability to deliver exceptional fire and life safety solutions to the customers and communities it serves. Throughout this growth, the company has continued to build on its legacy through key initiatives and milestones to reward and celebrate its team, including:

• ALL In (Achieving Lasting Legacy Inventive) Ownership Program
• What Matters Community Impact Program
• Great Place to Work Certification
• Inc. 5000 Ranking
• No. 3 SDM 100 Ranking

“80 years, and our team is only just getting started,” Proctor said. “I’m energized by the momentum we’ve built and inspired by our Pye-Barker family of certified technicians, fire and security experts, leaders and support teams who make it possible to serve thousands of customers every day. As we look forward to the next 80 years, we see tremendous opportunity for continued growth and the ability to deliver even better full-service life safety solutions for our customers.”