Pye-Barker Fire & Safety, the nation’s largest full-service fire protection, life safety, and security provider, has unveiled a broad-based employee ownership initiative that could reshape the culture of its 8,000-person workforce. The program, dubbed Achieving Lasting Legacy Incentive (ALL In), grants every full-time team member significant ownership awards at no cost—cementing Pye-Barker as the largest company in the fire and life safety industry to adopt such a model.
Employee Ownership at Scale
Unlike traditional stock option plans that benefit a small leadership tier, “ALL In” is designed to extend meaningful ownership to all employees across Pye-Barker’s 250+ locations in 46 states. Each eligible team member will receive an initial award, followed by additional yearly awards. The program supplements existing pay and benefits while giving employees the potential to share in the company’s long-term growth.
“Reaching the scale we have achieved allows us to recognize our team members in this meaningful way,” said Bart Proctor, CEO of Pye-Barker Fire & Safety. “This is their company, and they should feel tremendous pride sharing in the rewards of building a best-in-class organization.”
Why It Matters for Customers Too
The initiative isn’t just about rewarding employees—it’s also about sharpening customer experience. Research consistently shows that companies with employee ownership models deliver higher service quality and stronger customer satisfaction. Pye-Barker believes empowering employees with a financial stake will translate into higher dedication to safety, faster response times, and stronger innovation in an industry where reliability is paramount.
Chief Human Resources Officer Rebecca True added:
“Our mission is to protect lives, livelihoods and legacies. That means caring for both our customers and our team members. ‘ALL In’ strengthens that commitment by investing in our people’s futures while reinforcing a culture of shared responsibility.”
Backed by Major Investors
The ownership program comes shortly after Pye-Barker secured additional private capital to fuel its next growth phase. To recognize employees’ role in enabling that investment, the company distributed cash bonuses earlier this year to all full-time team members.
“ALL In” is supported by lead investors Altas Partners and Leonard Green & Partners, alongside minority stakeholders ADIA and GIC.
“We have strong confidence in the Pye-Barker team and the company’s future potential,” said Scott Werry, managing partner at Altas. “This initiative will empower and align the team as Pye-Barker builds the industry’s leading life safety and security organization.”
Signaling a New Era for Fire & Safety
By introducing the “ALL In” model, Pye-Barker is positioning itself as not just an industry consolidator but also as an employer innovator. Employee ownership is increasingly seen as a lever for retention, engagement, and resilience—particularly in service-heavy industries.
The company plans to celebrate the program’s launch throughout the week, culminating in a special recognition at the NASCAR Cup Series race in Daytona on August 23, 2025.
With the move, Pye-Barker is betting that a culture of shared success will not only strengthen its workforce but also set a new standard in life safety services.
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