A1 Sprinkler & Systems Integration

What A1 Sprinkler & Systems Integration does

A1 Sprinkler & Systems Integration is a Miamisburg, Ohio-based fire protection and life safety systems integrator founded in 1982. The company designs, installs, inspects, tests, and maintains fire sprinkler systems (wet pipe, dry pipe, preaction, and deluge), fire alarm and detection systems, fire suppression systems (including FM200, CO2, wet chemical, kitchen hood, and specialty variants for data centers, marine, and vehicles), fire pumps, standpipes, and fire extinguishers, alongside complementary security offerings such as CCTV, intrusion detection, access control, license plate recognition, 24/7 monitoring, mass notification, nurse call, and safety training. It serves commercial and industrial facilities as its primary use case, with additional vertical penetration in healthcare, hospitality, warehouse/industrial, education, retail, oil & gas, religious institutions, financial institutions, and automotive facilities, ensuring compliance with NFPA and local/state fire codes.

The company operates a field-service delivery model with certified technicians providing on-site design, installation, inspection, testing, and maintenance services. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, with revenue generated through project-based installation work, ongoing service contracts, and inspection agreements tied to NFPA compliance cycles. Geographic reach covers Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky from a single Miamisburg headquarters.

On January 15, 2025, A1 was acquired by Pye-Barker Fire & Safety, a national fire and life safety services platform. A1 continues operating as a division under the Pye-Barker brand, servicing its existing Midwest customer base while gaining access to the parent's national accounts program, broader service catalog, and centralized marketing infrastructure. The company maintains 101-250 employees and is structured as a subsidiary (legal entity Pye-Barker Fire & Safety, LLC).

Name

A1 Sprinkler & Systems Integration

Legal name

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety, LLC

Website

https://a1ssi.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Acquired

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

A1 Sprinkler & Systems Integration, founded 1982 and based in Miamisburg, Ohio, is a fire protection and life safety systems integrator serving commercial and industrial facilities across Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky. Now a Pye-Barker Fire & Safety division, it designs, installs, inspects, and maintains sprinkler, alarm, suppression, and security systems.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fire Protection Services

NAICS

Security Systems Services (56162)

akta.pro primary industry

Fire Sprinkler & Standpipe Systems (Design/Install/Service/Testing) (BPABAHAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Fire Sprinkler System Installation & Retrofit (IMAIAJAB), Fire Sprinkler Inspection, Testing & Maintenance (ITM) (IMAIAJAA), Fire Alarm & Life Safety Systems Integration (BPAKAGAF), Fire Alarm Systems (Inspection/Testing/Monitoring/Service) (IMAIAJAC)

Keywords

• Fire protection services
• Life safety systems
• Fire sprinkler installation
• Fire alarm systems
• Fire suppression services

Headquarters

HQ city

Miamisburg

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Fire Protection Services: Provides comprehensive fire protection, life safety, and security system solutions including design, installation, inspection, testing, and maintenance services. Revenue generated through service contracts, project-based installation, and ongoing maintenance agreements.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

A1 Sprinkler & Systems Integration designs, installs, inspects, tests, and maintains fire protection, life safety, and security systems for commercial and industrial facilities across Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky. Core offerings include wet pipe, dry pipe, preaction, and deluge sprinkler systems, fire alarm and detection systems, fire suppression systems, fire pumps, extinguishers, and integrated security solutions such as CCTV, access control, intrusion detection, and 24/7 monitoring. The company delivers full lifecycle services from initial design through ongoing maintenance and code compliance.

Product overview

A1 Sprinkler & Systems Integration, established in 1982 and now part of Pye-Barker Fire & Safety, offers a comprehensive portfolio of fire protection, life safety, and security system solutions. The company operates as a full-service provider offering design, installation, inspection, testing, and maintenance services. Core fire protection products include Fire Sprinkler Systems (Wet Pipe, Dry Pipe, Preaction, and Deluge), Fire Alarm Systems, Fire Suppression Systems (FM200, CO2, wet chemical), Fire Pumps, and Fire Extinguishers. Security offerings include CCTV & Video Surveillance, Intrusion Detection, Access Control, License Plate Recognition, and 24/7 Monitoring. Additional services cover Kitchen Hood Suppression, Exit & Emergency Lighting, Mass Notification Systems, Nurse Call Systems, Safety Training, Standpipe Systems, and specialty fire suppression for data centers, marine, and vehicle applications. The company serves commercial and industrial clients across Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fire Sprinkler Systems Piping network connected to a water supply, designed to activate quickly when heat from a fire is detected. Types include Wet Pipe, Dry Pipe, Preaction, and Deluge systems. Sold to commercial and industrial facilities.
• Fire Alarm Systems Advanced fire alarm systems to detect smoke, heat, and fire hazards quickly, meeting all local and NFPA codes. For commercial, industrial, healthcare, and educational facilities.
• Fire Suppression Systems Rapid response systems to control fires in high-risk areas such as kitchens, data centers, and industrial spaces. Includes FM200, CO2, and wet chemical systems.
• Fire Pump Installation & Maintenance Fire pump installation and maintenance to ensure sprinkler systems have adequate water pressure during emergencies, meeting NFPA standards.
• Fire Extinguishers Full range of fire extinguishers including inspection, servicing, and replacement to ensure facilities are prepared for small fires.
• Standpipe Systems Standpipe systems providing easy access to water for firefighting in multi-story buildings, installed and inspected to meet code requirements.
• Exit & Emergency Lighting Installation and maintenance of exit and emergency lighting to ensure safe evacuation during power outages or fire events.
• Kitchen Hood Suppression Systems Design, installation, and service of kitchen hood suppression systems to prevent fires in commercial kitchens, meeting NFPA 96 requirements.
• 24/7 Fire and Security Monitoring 24/7 monitoring to detect hazards and respond quickly with real-time alerts and professional support.
• Safety Training Programs Comprehensive safety and fire training programs for employees to prevent incidents and respond effectively.
• Mass Notification Systems Systems delivering urgent alerts to employees and occupants during emergencies for fast communication and life safety.
• CCTV & Video Surveillance Advanced CCTV and video surveillance systems to protect property, monitor activity, deter crime, and provide incident documentation.
• Intrusion Detection Systems Security systems safeguarding facilities against unauthorized access, installed and maintained with tailored solutions.
• Access Control Systems Systems managing and restricting entry to facilities, enhancing security, protecting assets, and integrating with other safety systems.
• Nurse Call Systems Nurse call systems for healthcare facilities to ensure rapid response to patient needs, improving patient safety and staff efficiency.
• License Plate Recognition License plate recognition technology for security and access control applications.
• Data Center Fire Suppression Fire suppression systems specifically designed for data center environments to protect critical IT infrastructure.
• Marine Fire Suppression Fire suppression systems designed for marine and maritime applications.
• Vehicle Fire Suppression Fire suppression systems designed for vehicles and transportation applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• Systems designed, installed, and maintained to meet all local, state, and NFPA code requirements

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Pye-Barker Fire & SafetycoreOthers · 15 January 2025Pye-Barker Fire & Safety acquired A1 Sprinkler & Systems Integration in January 2025, expanding its full-service foothold in the Midwest. A1 continues operating as a division under the Pye-Barker brand, servicing customers in Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky while leveraging Pye-Barker's national resources and scale.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Koorsen Fire & Security: Privately held, family-owned fire protection and security services company headquartered in Indianapolis with strong Midwest presence across Indiana, Ohio, and Kentucky — directly overlapping A1's service territory and product mix (sprinklers, alarms, suppression, monitoring).
• Summit Fire & Security: National fire sprinkler, alarm, suppression, and security services company (part of APi Group). Direct operational peer in design, install, inspection, and maintenance across commercial, healthcare, and industrial customers.
• Sentry Fire Protection & Safety: Midwest fire protection services provider offering sprinkler, alarm, suppression, and extinguisher services to commercial and industrial customers. Comparable service portfolio and regional footprint.
• VFS Fire & Security Services: Division of Pye-Barker providing fire sprinkler, alarm, suppression, and security services in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast. Closest operational analog to A1 within the Pye-Barker portfolio in terms of full-service model and customer verticals.
• Reliable Fire Equipment: Midwest-based fire protection services company serving Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin with sprinklers, alarms, suppression, and extinguishers. Comparable regional full-service model and customer verticals.
• Triangle Fire Systems: Regional fire sprinkler and alarm design, installation, inspection, and service provider in the Eastern US. Comparable in scope (full-lifecycle service, NFPA compliance focus) and customer mix (commercial, healthcare, industrial).
• Guardian Fire Protection Services: Regional full-service fire protection company providing sprinkler, alarm, suppression, and life safety services across the Mid-Atlantic and Midwest. Operates with the same design/install/inspect/maintain model and customer verticals as A1.

Broad incumbents

• APi Group: Public safety, specialty, and industrial services holding company with major US fire protection subsidiaries. Sets the strategic consolidation benchmark for the regional fire services roll-up model that A1 participates in via Pye-Barker.
• Cintas Fire Protection: National fire protection services arm of Cintas Corporation, offering sprinkler inspection, alarm, and extinguisher services. Competes with A1 in commercial accounts but as part of a much broader uniform and facility services portfolio.
• Pye-Barker Fire & Safety: National full-service fire and life safety platform and A1's parent company. Operates the same sprinkler, alarm, suppression, and security service lines across dozens of US states and serves as the broader benchmark for A1's go-to-market.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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