CBS has officially renewed Fire Country for Season 4, set to premiere on October 17, 2025. While the news sparked excitement among fans, it also came with a bittersweet twist: Stephanie Arcila, who plays firefighter paramedic Gabriela Perez, is leaving the series.
According to reports from Cinemablend, Arcila will not continue as part of the regular cast. However, she is slated to appear in the Season 4 premiere, giving her character a meaningful sendoff. This decision allows the writers to provide closure for Gabriela’s storyline—particularly her complex relationship with Bode Donovan (played by Max Thieriot), the heart of the series.
Gabriela’s departure is especially significant because she has been a fan-favorite since her introduction, often serving as a bridge between Bode’s turbulent personal journey and the broader themes of community, sacrifice, and redemption that define the show.
Arcila isn’t the only major change ahead. TV Insider confirmed that Billy Burke, who portrays Vince Leone, will also step back from his series regular role. Season 3’s cliffhanger ending—featuring the Leone family home engulfed in flames—already hinted at dramatic upheavals, and these casting shifts suggest Season 4 may be one of the most emotional chapters yet.
Despite these exits, CBS reassures fans that Fire Country will continue to deliver the elements that made it a breakout hit: intense wildfire sequences, the raw heroism of first responders, and the deeply human stories of resilience and redemption.
Adding to the excitement, the Season 4 premiere will lead directly into the launch of Sheriff Country, a highly anticipated spin-off starring Morena Baccarin as Sheriff Mickey Fox. Max Thieriot is confirmed to make a cameo appearance in the pilot, further tying the two shows together and expanding the Fire Country universe.
For now, fans can look forward to an October premiere that promises both heartbreak and hope—a farewell to Gabriela Perez, and the start of a new chapter in Edgewater.
