Nova Scotia is preparing for the upcoming wildfire season by contracting firefighting aircraft. Multiple outlets report the province has arranged four fixed-wing water bombers to support efforts to fight blazes across the region. In addition to the water bombers, the province is also contracting a coordination aircraft to help manage aerial operations during incidents. The contracting is part of Nova Scotia’s broader wildfire readiness planning, aimed at increasing operational capacity in the event of new or escalating fires during peak season. While the reports focus on the number and types of aircraft, they do not provide details such as the contract cost, the exact deployment dates, or the specific bases where the planes will be staged. The information provided indicates the province is taking steps in advance to ensure that firefighting resources are available and coordinated, including both water-drop capability and command-and-control support from the coordination plane.