CBS' hit procedural seriesFire Countryhas burned up the ratings across its three seasons thus far, and now the firefighting drama has been renewed for season 4. Debuting in 2022 and created by Max Thieriot, Tony Phelan and Joan Rater, the series concerns inmate firefighter Bode (Thieriot), who helps battle California’s mighty wildfires in order to shorten his prison sentence. Not only doesFire Countrycapture the high-stakes and excitement of firefighting, the drama also delves into the lives of the characters, and explores a myriad of social issues that actually affect the volunteers of the California Conservation Camp Program.
Besides the fires which put Bode and his team’s lives in danger week after week,Fire Countryhas a wealth of storylines that keep the excitement high. The firefighter has made big strides in his personal life across the show’s three seasons thus far, but the tragedy thatconcludedFire Countryseason 3threatens to undermine all of Bode’s hard work. With the drama still at a fever pitch, CBS has renewed the series for a fourth season, but there are going to be some major changes whenFire Countryfinally returns.
Fire Country Season 4 Latest News
Two Original Cast Members Are Departing
Following an explosive season finale, the latest news confirms thattwo original cast members won’t be returning forFire Countryseason 4. Despite helping to carry the show since the premiere episode,Billy Burke and Stephanie Arcila will not be returning as Fire Battalion Chief Vince Leone and Gabriela Perez, respectively, in season 4. Vince’s life was left hanging in the balance after the season 3 finale, and it can be assumed his character will be killed off. However, Gabriela’s exit is somewhat unprompted, and is also likely less permanent.
The series' co-creator and executive producer Tony Phelan was hopeful that Arcila will return to reprise her role in a guest capacity in the future, and he promised that “the Bode-Gabriela story does not end here.” However, it’s unclear how her exit will be handled in the upcoming season, or how her return could also be factored into the ongoing narrative.
Fire Country Season 4 Is Confirmed
Fire Country Season 4 Is Coming Soon
This not only proves the tremendous confidence that the network has in the series, but also suggests thatFire Countrycould become a long-running hit for the network.
Though the news wasn’t all that surprising considering the series' overwhelming popularity, it was still a small shock when CBS renewed a large swath of its primetime slate in February 2025. With a few episodes left in the show’s third season,Fire Countryseason 4 was ordered by CBS. This not only proves the tremendous confidence that the network has in the series, but also suggests thatFire Countrycould become a long-running hit for the network. More information about season 4 is expected to arrive in the weeks following season 3’s finale.
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A Changing Cast For Season 4
The rich ensemble ofFire Countryhas grown across its three seasons thus far, and things aren’t expected to change going into season 4. Season 3’s finale left a few fates hanging in the balance, and it’s already been confirmed that several main cast members won’t be coming back. However,Max Theriot will return as troubled former inmate firefighter, Bode Donovan, and the series co-creator and star still has a lot to do before the show concludes. Unfortunately,Stephanie Arcilla will be departing from the role of Gabriela Perez, though a future return isn’t off the table.
Another crucial exit is that of Billy Burke as Fire Battalion Chief Vince Leone, and it can be assumed that his character will be killed off after the roof collapse in the season 3 finale. Sharon (Diane Farr) and Walter (Jeff Fahey) were also caught in the collapse, but the former is expected to pull through since she’s set to appear in the spinoff,Sheriff Country. Meanwhile, the final fate of Vince’s father, Walter, will likely be left uncertain until the premiere of season 4.
Supernaturalalum Jared Padalecki joined the show in season 3 as veteran firefighter, Camden, and withhis character potentially earning his own spinoff, he’s expected to appear in season 4. Likewise, Morena Baccarin’s Sheriff Mickey should also pop back in ifFire Countrycrosses over withSheriff Country. New additions could always happen as well, but it’s too soon to guess who that would be.
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Bode Will Fight Fires In His Professional & Personal Life
Not to be outdone by previous season finales, the conclusion ofFire Countryseason 3 was a shocking and heartbreaking ride. Bode disobeyed strict orders and entered the burning Buena Vista nursing home to help, and this prompted some of his teammates to come to his aid. Unfortunately,Vince, Sharon, and Walter were all still inside Buena Vista when its roof collapsed, putting all three in an unlikely survival situation. With Billy Burke not returning in season 4,it can be assumed that Vince dies. However, Sharon will likely pull through while it’s unclear what will happen to Walter.
This will have a profound effect on Bode, and it may even undo the years of progress he’s made since the beginning of the show. On the home front, Gabriela won’t be returning in season 4 either, though her character is being written out and not killed. Why she’s leaving is currently uncertain, though it may actively factor into the storyline of season 4. Speaking of which, Bode will have to pick up the pieces and decide his future, and Vince’s possible death could see him reevaluating his life inFire Countryseason 4.
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Fire Country follows Bode Donovan, a young convict seeking redemption by joining a firefighting program in his Northern California hometown. Working alongside elite firefighters, Donovan and fellow inmates strive to control massive wildfires in the region while navigating personal challenges and community dynamics.
