While the on-screen action of CBS’s hit drama Fire Country revolves around the brave firefighters of Cal Fire Station 42 and the Three Rock Conservation Camp, the real-life stars of the show are devoted parents off-camera. Fans love to follow the complicated, interconnected family dynamics of the Leone family, but the real-life children of the cast are an equally compelling story.
From Max Thieriot’s two young sons visiting their dad on set to the accomplished children of veteran actors like Diane Farr and Billy Burke, the Fire Country cast is truly a family affair. And for one actor, his son has already followed him into the bright lights of network television, securing his first major acting gig on another prime-time show.
👨🚒 The Leone Patriarch: Max Thieriot’s Next-Gen Crew
Fire Country co-creator and star Max Thieriot, who plays the troubled-but-heroic Bode Leone, is a proud husband and father in real life. Thieriot and his wife, Lexi Murphy, are parents to two sons: Beaux and Maximus.
The couple, who have known each other since they were teenagers, welcomed their older son, Beaux, in 2015, followed by their younger son, Maximus, in 2018. While neither has debuted on Fire Country (yet!), Thieriot often shares glimpses of his life as a dad on social media, making it clear that family is his priority.
One particularly special moment that connects his two worlds was bringing his older son, Beaux, to the Fire Country set. These moments underscore the real family values that Thieriot strives to inject into the show’s narrative. Balancing his demanding roles—not just as the lead actor, but also as a creator and executive producer—with fatherhood is a challenging act that Thieriot manages with dedication. The young boys are growing up steeped in the atmosphere of filmmaking, a likely source of inspiration for whatever careers they choose.
🧑✈️ The Star Cadet: Kevin Alejandro’s Son Kaden
Among the cast’s children, Kevin Alejandro’s son has already made the leap into acting, making him the one who has secured a network TV credit. Alejandro, who portrays Captain Manny Perez, and his wife, Leslie de Jesus Alejandro, are parents to one son, Kaden.
Kaden has shown a genuine interest in following his parents’ creative footsteps. He starred in the short film The Talk, which his father, Kevin, wrote and directed, gaining initial film festival experience.
However, Kaden’s most notable credit to date is his network television debut on ABC’s hit procedural, The Rookie, starring Nathan Fillion. Kevin Alejandro proudly shared the news of his son’s achievement, expressing his happiness that Kaden’s first professional network experience was with a supportive cast and crew. This early start suggests that Kaden Alejandro could be a name to watch in the coming years, carrying on the family legacy in Hollywood.
Interestingly, the Alejandro family’s connection to the production world is deep: Kevin’s wife, Leslie, is a director who has also stepped behind the camera for her husband’s show, directing an episode of Fire Country. This environment ensures that Kaden is surrounded by creative mentors at every turn.
👩💼 The Division Chief’s Trio: Diane Farr’s Family
Diane Farr, who plays the tough-but-fair Division Chief Sharon Leone, is a mother to three children: a son, Beckett Mancuso, and twin daughters, Sawyer Lucia and Coco Trinity.
Farr’s family life is a testament to the fast passage of time for parents. She and her ex-husband, Seung Yong Chung, welcomed Beckett in 2007, and the twins followed in 2008.
- Beckett Mancuso: Farr’s eldest child has recently crossed a major milestone, graduating from high school. His mother emotionally marked the occasion, reflecting on the close of his childhood and his next chapter.
- Sawyer & Coco: The twin daughters are currently navigating their own high school years, even spending a term abroad, a testament to their independence and curiosity. Farr has frequently expressed her pride in the twins’ achievements and growth.
Farr’s social media posts often resonate with parents, sharing the real, emotional reflections on watching children grow up, which adds a layer of depth to her portrayal of Sharon Leone—a mother grappling with the complexities of her own adult children in the show.
🌳 The Battalion Chief: Billy Burke’s Musical Daughter
Billy Burke, who plays Battalion Chief Vince Leone, the patriarch of the Cal Fire family, is also a devoted father off-screen. Burke has one daughter, Bluesy Burke, from his previous marriage to actress Pollyanna Rose.
Bluesy has a unique background that ties into her father’s creative life:
- Early Acting: Unlike Max Thieriot’s and Kevin Alejandro’s sons, Bluesy has already established herself in the soap opera world, securing a role as Charlotte Cassadine on the long-running ABC daytime drama General Hospital.
- Creative Focus: Beyond acting, the name “Bluesy” is fitting, as her father, Billy Burke, is also an accomplished musician. Burke often showcases his musical talents, suggesting a strong creative streak runs in the family.
The success of Bluesy Burke in a long-running television series is a point of pride for her father and further cements the Fire Country cast as a group of actors whose children are already making a notable impact in Hollywood.
🎬 A Creative Environment
The real-life children of the Fire Country cast are growing up in a unique, creative environment. Whether they are visiting their parents on set, like Max Thieriot’s boys, or actively pursuing their own acting careers, like Kevin Alejandro’s son Kaden and Billy Burke’s daughter Bluesy, the atmosphere of professionalism, creativity, and the strong work ethic required to run a successful network show is clearly setting a powerful example.
As the Cal Fire drama continues to burn brightly on screen, the careers and lives of the next generation of Hollywood talent—the children of the dedicated Fire Country cast—are just beginning to spark.
