Season Premiere & Schedule
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Fire Country Season 4 premieres on October 17, 2025.
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The premiere airs at 8 PM ET/PT on CBS.
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Starting October 24, new episodes will air every Friday at 9–10 PM ET.
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Episodes will be available to stream the next day on Paramount+.
Major Cast Updates
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Billy Burke (Vince Leone) will not return as a series regular; his character died in the Season 3 finale.
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Shawn Hatosy joins the cast as Brett Richards, the new Battalion Chief.
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Stephanie Arcila (Gabriela) will appear in a limited guest role this season.
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Returning cast members include:
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Max Thieriot (Bode)
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Diane Farr (Sharon)
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Jordan Calloway (Jake)
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Jules Latimer (Eve)
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Constance Zimmer (Renée)
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Storyline & Themes
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The season picks up after the Zabel Ridge fire and focuses heavily on the emotional aftermath of Vince’s death.
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Bode struggles with grief while stepping into a more determined and mission-focused version of himself.
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The introduction of Chief Brett Richards shakes up the dynamics at Station 42, bringing new tensions and leadership challenges.
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The season will explore themes of loss, legacy, healing, and rebuilding, both individually and as a team.
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Planned crossovers with the spinoff Sheriff Country will connect storylines between the two shows.
Production Updates
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Filming for Season 4 has begun.
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Production is taking place partly in Vancouver, Canada.
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Max Thieriot has teased that an “unexpected” side of Bode will be revealed this season.
Why Vince Was Written Off
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Vince’s death was a creative choice by the showrunners to explore deeper emotional arcs and shift the story into a new direction.
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His loss will have a major impact on Bode, Sharon, and the entire crew at Station 42.
Spinoff Tie-In: Sheriff Country
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Sheriff Country, starring Morena Baccarin as Sheriff Mickey Fox, premieres the same night as Season 4.
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Expect crossover storylines, especially focused on the aftermath of Vince’s death.
Overall Tone of Season 4
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This season is described as more emotional, character-driven, and transformative.
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With the firehouse shaken by major loss, the season revolves around rising from the ashes—a theme mirrored both in the characters’ personal lives and in the firefighting action.
