Capt. Bill Barrett (1925-1961)
Bartec’s founder and CEO Robert Barrett comes from a lineage of individuals involved in life safety; his great-grandfather was fire chief for the Steel Company of Canada, Ltd., and his father was first fire chief in Roxboro, QC, tragically losing his life in the line of duty. Barrett himself served as a volunteer fire fighter in his hometown of Morin Heights, QC from ’71-’73.
Rob Barrett is the President and CEO of Bartec Fire Safety Systems in British Columbia, Canada and three other affiliated companies. Rob founded his business in 1980, combining his technical skills as an electrician with his passion for fire prevention and safety, and his desire to run his own business. He has successfully built his company from a one man business installing and servicing fire protection and life safety equipment in apartments and commercial premises, to a leading force in Canada’s fire safety industry, employing over 20 people.
Rob is an entrepreneurial leader excited by the possibilities of new technologies and products, while at the same time grounded in the principles of sound management. The fact that he has been in business for almost 40 years is testament to that. His strong personal values of honesty, integrity, and quality service are the cornerstone ethics of his business, through which he guides and mentors his management team and highly trained technicians. He believes that the success of his company comes through the success of the individuals who work for it.
Meet Our Team
Braden Barrett: Deputy CEO, quotations, senior technical advisor, fire alarm system & systems programming engineer.
Neil B: System installations and upgrade supervisor and senior electrician.
Chris Myles: Senior technician and operations manager.
Technicians
Bartec prides itself on the high quality and knowledge of our service technicians, all of whom are ASTTBC certified in a minimum of four disciplines fire alarms, sprinklers, emergency lighting and fire extinguishers. Education is a cornerstone of our commitment to our customers. Our technicians are involved in an ongoing educational process which includes in-house training, courses at BCIT and other institutions, and training provided by equipment manufacturers. With our computerized service systems, our technicians have ready access to all the latest codes and standards as well as the earlier versions which still apply to some of the older buildings we service. We also have licensed Red Seal electricians on staff, ensuring the highest quality installation of new and upgraded fire alarm and other life safety systems.
Please accept this letter as a letter of gratitude for the exceptional performance of Bartec employees Brandon Marshall and Rob Barrett who were on site @ 908 W. 7th Avenue., Vancouver yesterday. Council was very pleased at the attendance in uniform, punctuality and verbal professionalism displayed by all Bartec employees. Council further felt that Mr. Brandon Marshall went above and beyond what was expected to see that the building was properly cared for and kept safe.
Thank you again from The Owners Strata Plan LMS 1909
December-20-12
