- CEO
- Sam Davis
- Full Time Employees
- 191
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Security & Protection Services
- Address
- 90 Aviation Lane Belgrade MT United States of America 59714
- IPO Date
- Jan 25, 2023
- Business
- Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings, Inc. operates as an aerial firefighting and wildfire management company primarily serving federal and state government agencies in the United States, including the U.S. Forest Service, with international operations as well. The company’s core offerings are organized into three main segments: Fire Suppression, utilizing specialized Super Scooper amphibious aircraft (notably Viking CL-415EAF and Canadair CL-215T models) to deploy large volumes of water on wildfires; Aerial Surveillance, providing real-time tactical coordination and intelligence through manned Air Attack aircraft to support fire suppression operations; and Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO), delivering maintenance, repair, and return-to-service upgrades for amphibious firefighting aircraft along with aerospace modification and integration solutions. Bridger Aerospace was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Belgrade, Montana.
Recent major developments include Bridger’s acquisition of FMS Aerospace in 2024, which enhanced in-house engineering, modification, manufacturing capabilities, and expanded its customer base beyond firefighting into emergency air services and defense systems engineering. In late 2025, the company secured $331 million in new senior secured financing led by Bain Capital to refinance existing debt and fund fleet expansion, marking a strategic financial milestone to support long-term growth. Bridger also executed a $49 million sale-leaseback transaction on its hangar and campus headquarters and agreed to purchase two additional Canadair CL-215T Super Scooper aircraft for $50 million, expected to be deployed in 2026 to meet rising wildfire suppression demand. The company anticipates record revenue and adjusted EBITDA growth driven by expanded fleet deployment and contract opportunities, while maintaining a focus on environmentally sustainable firefighting technologies.
Bridger Aerospace operates a fleet of approximately sixteen aircraft, providing integrated aerial wildfire surveillance, relief, and suppression services across the United States with growing international engagement. Its client base primarily includes federal and state agencies responsible for wildfire management. Bridger is recognized for pioneering technological innovation paired with environmentally friendly firefighting methods, supporting critical infrastructure protection and public safety. The company actively pursues contract expansion and operational enhancement to establish itself as a leading national and international aerial firefighting service provider.