ATLANTA — Full-service fire protection, life safety and service service provider Pye-Barker Fire & Safety has acquired Kapolei, Hawaii-based proactive video monitoring company Lifeline Fire & Security, according to a joint announcement.
This addition will be the first location in Hawaii for Pye-Barker, which now has a presence in 47 U.S. states. The company does not have locations in Alaska, New Mexico or West Virginia.
Founded in 2019, Lifeline Fire & Security offers security monitoring solutions with artificial intelligence-driven video verification and live operator intervention. The company also protects customers with security, access control, mobile proactive video monitoring and 24/7 monitoring solutions.
Lifeline’s proactive video monitoring “provides a crime prevention solution with advanced analytics to enhance security efficiency, reduce the need for on-site security guards and increase coverage area for real-time intervention,” according to the joint announcement.
The company – led by owners Todd Bedford and Stuart Lowe – has “set a new standard for integrated safety solutions by combining state-of-the-art technology with highly trained security monitoring professionals to identify and address threats in real-time before they escalate,” the announcement says.
Why Did Pye-Barker Acquire Lifeline Fire & Safety?
Lifeline’s commitment to customers and community is “reflected in its philanthropic and volunteering efforts in support of cancer research, military veterans and children’s charities,” according to the joint announcement. Lifeline’s values – aligned with Pye-Barker’s – include “commitment to each other, being accountable, striving for growth and using innovation as a way to better serve their communities.”
“Proactive video monitoring is the future of security,” says Bedford in the joint announcement. “We’re grateful to be part of Pye-Barker, where we can deliver our life-saving security solutions to more communities while being part of something bigger. As part of Pye-Barker’s integrated life safety services and family-like culture, our support for customers and team can only grow.”
“Adding Lifeline’s expert team to the Pye-Barker family marks an important step in the growth of our company while allowing us to offer our customers expanded, cutting-edge protection with an entrepreneurial team that shares our people-first values,” says Bart Proctor, CEO of Pye-Barker, in the joint announcement.
“Entering the proactive video monitoring space reflects our continued growth as we embrace the latest technology to enhance safety,” he says. “Now in our 47th state, I’m humbled by the dedication of our team and the impact we’re making across the country.”
Lifeline’s full team will continue to serve customers in Hawaii. Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough, LLP represented Pye-Barker in the transaction.
