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Company History


A Century of Experience

The Edwards name has been synonymous with quality in the Life Safety Industry since 1872 when the company was first founded. Carter Brothers, LLC acquired Edwards Service in 2007 and the company entered a new and exciting era in its long history. In 2010, Edwards Service was renamed Carter Brothers Fire & Life Safety. Both companies combined strength, expertise, and industry leadership in the Life Safety and Security Industries are a winning combination. 

Carter Brothers Fire & Life Safety is recognized for its:

  • Strength of a National Footprint with Local Presence
  • Diversity as a National Corporate Plus® Member of the NMSDC
  • Leadership as one of GE Security’s largest Strategic Partners
  • Portfolio of thousands of buildings under agreement for services
  • Expertise as a “Design Build Systems Integrator”
  • Custom tailored service delivery offerings
  • Depth of experience with over 180 employees
  • Dedication to factory training standards and certifications like NICET
  • Excellence in processes like ISO 9001; 2000 and Firescan™

As we quickly move through the new millennium and technology changes, the benefits of Carter Brothers Fire & Life Safety's core ethics and strengths become an important consideration when choosing your Life Safety and Security partner. 

“Building Lasting Relationships with Integrity and Excellence”