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THE ONLY FULL SPECTRUM AERIAL FIRE SERVICE PROVIDER IN THE COUNTRY Next Generation Aerial Firefighting TRUSTED BY THE U.S. GOVERNMENT SINCE 2015

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Page 1: Next Generation Aerial Firefighting · The CL-415 is the only purpose built aerial firefighting aircraft in the world, offering unmatched performance, reliability and a supreme safety

THE ONLY FULL SPECTRUM AERIAL FIRE SERVICE PROVIDER IN THE COUNTRY

Next Generation Aerial Firefighting

TRUSTED BY THE U.S. GOVERNMENT SINCE 2015

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The Company

Bridger Aerospace is an industry leader in aerial wildfire management, relief and suppression, delivering powerful firefighting services using next-generation technology. Bridger operates best in-class Type 1 Air Attack platforms, Single Engine (SEAT) Air Tankers, CL-415 Water Scoopers, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles and Counter UAS Systems (X-MADIS) to facilitate an effective and successful firefighting mission.

Bridger Aerospace was officially established in 2015 by former Navy SEAL Officer, Tim Sheehy, who has led the company to achieve significant growth. Bridger Aerospace now leads the way in aerial wildfire management, delivering comprehensive solutions to various state governments in the United States.

Aerial Vehicles

2 Large Aircraft Hangers

70+ Employees

50% of the Team areFormer U.S. Military Veterans

10,000+ Hours of Operational Time9 Twin Commander Platforms

Next Gen Aerial Fire Suppression Several US DA & DOI Contracts

Authorized & Trusted to Conduct BLOS Flights in Active Fire Zones

Type 1 Air Tactical Group Supervisor (ATGS)

Air TankerSEAT and CL-415

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV)

Services

Aerial Wildfire Management, Relief and Suppression

Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul of Aviation

Equipment

Innovative Technology Solutions for Firefighting, ISR

and Counter UAS

Bridger is strategically located to combat wildfires in the most fire-prone areas of the United States.

HQ Bozeman, Montana

Bridger delivers comprehensive solutions to combat wildfires around the world.

A Global Service Provider

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Customers

Bridger Aerospace is trusted by numerous U.S. State Governments to deliver reliable and effective services to tackle wildfires across the country. Our key customers include:

U.S. Forest Service U.S. Department ofthe Interior

California Department of Forestry & Fire

Protection

Colorado Division of Fire Prevention &

Control

Minnesota Department of Natural Resources

Montana Department of Natural Resources

& Conservation

Texas Department of Insurance

Washington State Department of Natural

Resources

Federal Aviation Regulations✓ Part 135 Certification Eligible On-Demand Operation

✓ Part 137 Certification Commercial Operations Branch

✓ Part 107 Certification Small Unmanned Aircraft Regulations

✓ Part 145 Certification Repair Station Operators

2 Large Aircraft Hangers

Maintenance, Repair & OverhaulBridger Aerospace is a FAA Certified Part 145 Repair Station offering Airframe and Avionics repair capabilities for aerial firefighting equipment. Our maintenance team are specialists in critical aircraft readiness activities both at our home facility in Montana, as well as supporting activities in the field at austere airfield locations around the world. Bridger’s maintenance staff are specifically trained to service the Bridger fleet of aircraft, ensuring the team have the necessary equipment to exceed FAA maintenance standards and maintain USFS and BLM contract aircraft requirements.

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For rapid response to wildfires, Bridger Aerospace uses Type 1 Air Tactical Group Supervisor (ATGS) Platforms, which provide a first attack capability to firefighters. Bridger’s team has over 13 years of experience in providing ATGS Platforms in support of the U.S. Forest Service, the U.S. Department of the Interior, CalFire and other state governments. Our team is comprised of highly trained and experienced pilots that are equipped with a fleet of 9 Twin Commander aircraft.

Bridger is one of the largest Type 1 Air Tactical Group Supervisor (ATGS) platform providers in the United States, operating 9 Twin Commander aircraft on contracts covering every state in the U.S.

For reliable and accurate aerial intelligence, reconnaissance, observation and mappingBridger integrates advanced sensor technology. Capabilities include high definition daylight and night time imagery, hot spot detection, long range detection and identification, real-time aerial intelligence, playback functionality, real-time geo-positioning information and accurate perimeter mapping. This information is crucial for planning a response during active wildfires to better protect citizens and firefighters. Aerial data is also imperative for future strategy and planning.

Bridger Aerospace is committed to providing exemplary aerial services to federal and state fire management agencies to combat wildfires. Bridger strives to provide highly reliable and technically proficient services to better support firefighters.

[email protected] www.bridgeraerospace.com

Air Attack Platforms

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Single Engine Air Attack Tanker (SEAT)

Bridger Aerospace is a certified Single Engine Air Tanker (SEAT) operator supporting the U.S. Department of the Interior in its aerial wildfire suppression efforts across the country. Bridger uses the AT-802 platform, a powerful aerial suppression aircraft with decades of firefighting history. The AT-802 provides an effective initial attack for battling wildfires. Its agility, reliability in performance and accuracy makes it an asset in firefighting operations, supporting firefighting crew on the ground and in the sky. The AT-802 offers fast transit times and climb rates for immediate wildfire suppression. Its compact size allows it to maneuver and operate in areas that are difficult to reach, providing a flexible solution for wildfire relief.

CL-415 Water Scooper

Bridger Aerospace is the inaugural customer for the launch of the CL-415 EAF platform, a next generation aerial wildfire suppression platform manufactured specifically for firefighting missions. The CL-415 is the only purpose built aerial firefighting aircraft in the world, offering unmatched performance, reliability and a supreme safety record. With a fleet of 5 CL-415 EAF Super Scoopers, Bridger is the only full spectrum aerial fire service provider in the country. The CL-415 EAF scoops large volumes of water at a time, allowing multiple and frequent water deployments over wildfires without the need to return to base. The platform combines water and foam to expand coverage over the fire, improve visibility of the drop area to the pilot, and increase moisture penetration to protect structures and vegetation. The CL-415 offers unrivalled wildfire suppression with a scoop time of 12 seconds and a water volume scoop of 1,439 US gallons (5,447 litres).

Air Tankers & Scoopers

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Integrated SensorsBridger Aerospace integrates high-performance, lightweight gyro-stabilized imaging systems into manned and unmanned aerial vehicles to deliver advanced aerial imagery at day and night.

Operations> Surveillance> Fireline Mapping> Aerial Gas Leak Detection> LIDAR Surveys> Airborne Sensor R&D

Technology Solutions

Counter UASBridger Aerospace has over 3 years of experience in fielding the eXpeditionary Mobile Air Defense Integrated System (X-MADIS) for counter UAS operations.

The X-MADIS is a fully integrated counter UAS system that combines the most innovative components to offer a powerful fixed site & on-the-move (OTM) counter drone solution. The system includes four all-threat air surveillance radars, a high-performance optic and an electronic warfare system. These components are seamlessly integrated with intuitive command and control (C2) software, CUAS Suite, for streamline control of the entire kill chain.

Aerial Wildfire Management

A drone sighting can cause major disruptions. To prevent a crash between a drone and aircraft, firefighters are often forced to postpone the mission. These delays can cause significant devastation to an area affected by the fire. A counter drone system is necessary to prevent drones from invading this airspace, ensuring the crew can continue their mission undisrupted, saving the firefighters time, which can help save lives.

[email protected] www.bridgeraerospace.com

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Bridger Aerospace is selected by the Department of the Interior to operate unmanned aircraft on a call-when-needed basis over active wildfires throughout the United States. This is the first and only UAV contract by the Bureau of Land Management or the United States Forest Service in support of active wildfire management.

UAVs are crucial for gathering real-time aerial intelligence in active fire zones that are too hazardous for manned aircraft to operate. Bridger operates revolutionary UAVs that are equipped with cutting edge sensor technology provided by Ascent Vision Technologies to provide critical data to the firefighting crew.

VTOL ✓ Takeoff and Land from Any Place at Any Time✓ Quick and Simple to Deploy & Operate✓ Long Endurance for Consistent Data Gathering

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV)

Operations> Wildfire Management> Search and Rescue> Emergency Response

CM142✓ Accurate Imagery at Day and Night✓ Reliable Hotspot Detection and Identification✓ Real-Time Geo-Positioning for Locating Hotspots

Fire Mapper✓ Accurate Fire Perimeter Mapping in Real-Time✓ Rapid and Accurate Outlines & Filling of Burn Area✓ Cover Large Surface Area in a Single Flight Pass

Fire Perimeter Mapping Digitized Fire Mapping Reliable Hotspot Detection

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Contact Us

+1 406 813 [email protected]

Bridger Aerospace HQ90 Aviation Lane, Belgrade, Montana

59714, United States

www.bridgeraerospace.com