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Message from Metro Fire+Security Founder, Gary Moody:

It has been said, “To be successful at anything in life, it only takes one person to believe in you.” It was with that thought in mind that Metro Fire+Security began our journey over 40 years ago. On March 11th in the early 1970s we serviced our first customer in Tempe, Arizona (at the corner of McClintock and Southern Ave.). That first account was a small establishment that served Mexican Food, called Nacho’s. Since that day, with business philosophy drawn from the teachings of John Maxwell, Dave Ramsey, Zig Zigler, Dale Carnegie, and others, Metro has grown to its present size and stature. From our modest beginnings operating out of our home, to a small office building in downtown Mesa, to our present location at 63 S. Hamilton Place in Gilbert, Arizona, it has been our commitment to customer astonishment that has fueled our growth.

From initially selling and servicing fire extinguishers, we have transformed ourselves into a full service fire and life safety corporation. We now specialize in sprinkler system testing, repair and installation, kitchen and restaurant systems, fire alarm design, installation and service, backflow prevention devices, full service alarm monitoring, fire pump repair and installation, and underground hydrant repairs and installation, among the many services we offer.

Because of our commitment to customer astonishment, we have been able to attract a staff of the best and brightest in the fire safety industry here in the southwest, and look forward to an even brighter future.

Our Company’s Timeline

1972

Metro Fire Equipment is Registered with Secretary of State

1975

On March 11th, 1975, Metro’s Owner (Gary Moody), serviced our first customer in Tempe, Arizona (at the corner of McClintock and Southern Ave). That first account was a small establishment that served Mexican Food, called Nacho’s.

1978

University Lock & Security, Inc. was founded with the goal to provide home and business owners with 24/7 security and protection.

1988

Incorporated – Metro Fire Equipment

1990

Las Cruces, New Mexico. DiMAR Systems (a local, family owned business) is founded by Dianne, Martin and their sons Chris and Martin Campbell.

1992

Pre-Engineered Suppression Systems Added to Services

1994

Fire Alarm Monitoring offered, C-67 License Acquired, Low Voltage Communication Systems

1996

C-16 Commercial License Acquired, Fire Protection Systems

2001

R-16 License Acquired, Fire Protection Systems

2005

CR-5 License Acquired, Backflow Assemblies

2009

Metro move to our new Corporate Office in Gilbert, Arizona

2010

Company Management Transfers to Sons Blake and Chris Moody

2014

Our 100th employee is hired

2015

CR-80 License Acquired, Underground Fire Line and Pipe Laying

2015

Tucson, Arizona Office Opens

2017

Las Vegas, Nevada Office Opens

2018

Our 200th employee is hired

2018

Prescott, Arizona Office Opens

2020

Metro hires their 300th employee

2020

Metro acquires University Lock & Security, based in Tempe, Arizona

2022

Metro celebrates our 50 year anniversary and becomes
Metro Fire+Security

2023

Metro acquires DiMAR Systems, based in Las Cruces, New Mexico

2023

Our 400th employee is hired

2023

Metro acquires Cerberus Building Technologies, Based in Tempe, Arizona

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