Bridger Aerospace Confirms the Mobilization of Super Scooper Aircraft to California to Assist in Firefighting Efforts
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Bridger Aerospace (NASDAQ: BAER) has mobilized its CL-415EAF "Super Scooper" aircraft to California for firefighting assistance, marking the earliest seasonal Scooper deployment in company history. The deployment comes in response to a Task Order from the US Forest Service at California's request, as the state faces unprecedented early-year fires.
Interim CEO Sam Davis highlighted the team's record-time mobilization following winter maintenance completion, with the first Scooper arriving in California over the weekend. Super Scoopers are noted for their efficiency in water delivery, helping to enhance firefighting effectiveness, protect property and habitat, and save lives.
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- Earliest seasonal deployment in company history indicates strong operational readiness
- Secured government contract through US Forest Service Task Order
- Demonstrated rapid mobilization capabilities after maintenance completion
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BELGRADE, Mont., Jan. 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings, Inc. (“Bridger” or “Bridger Aerospace”), (NASDAQ: BAER, BAERW), one of the nation’s largest aerial firefighting companies, today confirmed the mobilization of Bridger’s CL-415EAF “Super Scooper” aircraft to California to assist in firefighting efforts.
Sam Davis, Interim Chief Executive Officer of the Company, commented, “I am proud of our team, which mobilized in record time to be prepared to assist and supplement the existing wildfire fighting efforts in California. The team completed required winter maintenance and related preparations, and with our first Scooper arriving in California over the weekend, this marks the earliest seasonal Scooper deployment in Company history. Our entire team is prepared to support the firefighting community in any way possible.”
The deployment resulted from a Task Order from the US Forest Service at the request of the State of California which is battling fires with unprecedented destruction unexpectedly early in the year. Super Scoopers are an extremely effective tool that economically and expeditiously deliver water to a fire, helping to increase firefighting efficiency, limit damage to property and habitat, and ultimately save lives.
About Bridger Aerospace
Based in Belgrade, Montana, Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings, Inc. is one of the nation’s largest aerial firefighting companies. Bridger provides aerial firefighting and wildfire management services to federal and state government agencies, including the United States Forest Service, across the nation, as well as internationally. More information about Bridger Aerospace is available at https://www.bridgeraerospace.com.
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