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 at63 S. Hamilton Place in Gilbert, Arizona, it has been our commitment to customer astonishment that has fueled our growth.
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