Nova Scotia Province is taking advantage of federal funding to replace its fleet of four helicopter water bombers. A federal-provincial agreement on wildfire equipment and training is in place from 2022-27, with each level of government contributing $12.8 million. That will cover the cost of the helicopters and other equipment and training. Nova Scotia’s fleet of helicopters also support SAR efforts, transporting people and equipment during emergencies and conducting aerial surveillance to support the work of several departments.