The Season 3 finale of Fire Country left fans on the edge of their seats with one of the most shocking cliffhangers in the series to date. In the final moments, Vince Leone (Billy Burke), his wife Sharon (Diane Farr), and his estranged father Walter (Michael Trucco) were trapped inside a burning building as it collapsed around them.
CBS has since confirmed that Billy Burke will no longer return as a series regular in Season 4. While the network has not revealed Vince’s ultimate fate, the timing of Burke’s exit strongly suggests that the fiery cliffhanger could mark the end of his character’s story.
For fans, the uncertainty is agonizing. Vince has been a cornerstone of Fire Country since its premiere, serving as Division Chief and embodying both leadership and fatherhood for Bode (Max Thieriot). Losing him would not only reshape the Leone family but also change the heart of Station 42.
Showrunners remain tight-lipped, teasing only that Season 4 will open with major emotional consequences from the events of the finale. With Sharon’s health struggles already a key storyline and Bode fighting to rebuild his life after prison, the potential loss of Vince raises the stakes higher than ever.
As Season 4 premieres on October 17, 2025, fans are bracing for answers: Will Vince make it out alive, or has Fire Country said goodbye to one of its most beloved leaders?
