Although Fire Country is set in the rugged hills of Northern California, much of the spectacular footage that audiences see was actually filmed in British Columbia, Canada. Using Canadian locations not only allowed the film crew to take advantage of the majestic natural scenery similar to California but also optimized production and logistics costs.
The most important location in the production process was the historic village of Fort Langley. This was transformed into the fictional town center of Edgewater, with its rustic shops and distinctly American streets. For the action sequences at the fire station, the film crew chose Anmore Fire Station (part of the Sasamat Volunteer Fire Brigade) as the location for the iconic Station 42. The dense forests and rolling mountains of Squamish – known as Canada’s outdoor recreation capital – also played a crucial role in recreating the breathtaking rescues in the wilderness.
Besides on-location filming, interior scenes such as the Leone family’s home, the hospital, or the fire station office were often shot at professional studios in Vancouver. However, to ensure the absolute authenticity of the California setting, the film crew still used aerial shots of the Rio Dell area in Humboldt County, California. These images of the authentic Eel River Valley and Wildwood Boulevard help connect the Canadian settings into a consistent space, making viewers completely believe they are in the heart of America.
The skillful combination of Canadian nature and distinctive California shots has created a vibrant world of Fire Country. Interestingly, while the main series was filmed in Vancouver, the upcoming spin-off, Sheriff Country, is planned to be filmed in Toronto and Hamilton, Ontario, although both will still share a cinematic universe in the turbulent Edgewater region.
