Fire Country Season 4 has returned to CBS with many changes that will surprise fans. The show premiered on October 17, 2025, with new faces joining the team at Station 42. After the emotional ending of Season 3, the cast lineup looks different this year. Some actors are saying goodbye while fresh talent brings new energy to the firefighting drama. Here’s everything you need to know about who’s coming back and who’s joining the team.
Max Thieriot as Bode Leone
Max Thieriot returns as the main star of Fire Country Season 4. He plays Bode Leone, a former prisoner who changed his life by becoming a firefighter. Bode worked hard to earn his freedom and now fights fires with Cal Fire.
This season brings the hardest challenge for Bode yet. His father Vince died at the end of Season 3, which breaks Bode’s heart. Now Bode must be strong for his mother Sharon and help his team at Station 42. Max Thieriot, who also helps create the show, says Bode will face his biggest emotional test this year. Inside, Bode feels like a little boy who lost his dad, but outside he must act like a brave leader.
Max Thieriot is not just an actor on Fire Country. He also writes and directs some episodes. Before this show, he acted in movies like The Pacifier with Vin Diesel and the TV show Bates Motel. His work as Bode Leone shows his talent for playing characters who want to fix their mistakes and become better people.
Kevin Alejandro as Manny Perez
Kevin Alejandro plays Manny Perez, an important captain who helps train firefighters. Manny once went to prison himself, just like Bode. Because of his past, Manny understands what former inmates go through when they try to change their lives.
In Season 4, Manny faces a big crossroads. With Vince Leone gone, the station feels less stable. Manny must figure out how to keep the team together when the person who held everything together is not there anymore. This season will test Manny’s leadership skills and his ability to support his team during sad times.
Kevin Alejandro brings lots of experience to Fire Country. He appeared in many popular shows before joining this one. Fans love watching Manny because he shows that people can change and become heroes, no matter what happened in their past.
Jordan Calloway as Jake Crawford
Jordan Calloway returns as Jake Crawford, the new captain of Station 42. Jake became captain after Vince Leone’s death. He is a strong leader who cares deeply about his team and the community of Edgewater.
But Jake’s future on Fire Country remains unclear. At the end of Season 3, Jake handed in his two-week notice. He might leave Edgewater to take a new job in Butte County. Season 4 will answer whether Jake stays with his Station 42 family or moves on to new adventures.
The pressure builds on Jake this season. During a dangerous mountain rescue, Jake disobeyed orders from Sharon Leone to save lives. Even though his actions prevented an avalanche, Sharon suspended him for a week. Jake feels frustrated with how the Leone family treats Bode differently from everyone else. These tensions make fans wonder if Jake will actually leave the show.
Jules Latimer as Eve Edwards
Jules Latimer plays Eve Edwards, a fearless firefighter who always stands by her friends. Eve is now the captain of Three Rock fire camp. She has been best friends with both Bode and Jake for a long time.
Season 4 opens with Eve dealing with grief and loss. The show begins with the team mourning and asking what comes next. Eve must step up as a leader at Three Rock while helping her friends heal from Vince’s death. Jules Latimer says this season brings major growth for Eve as she rebuilds the team.
Eve shows strength and loyalty in every episode. She works hard to keep Three Rock running smoothly even during difficult times. Fans appreciate how Eve always fights for what’s right and supports her team no matter what challenges they face.
Diane Farr as Sharon Leone
Diane Farr returns as Sharon Leone, Bode’s mother and a division chief for Cal Fire. Sharon lost her husband Vince at the end of Season 3. This tragedy creates one of Sharon’s most powerful storylines yet.
Sharon struggles with deep sadness this season. The loss of Vince leaves a huge hole in her heart. She finds it hard to even visit Station 42 because everything reminds her of her husband. Sharon must balance her grief with her duty to lead her team.
The new battalion chief Brett Richards comes to Station 42, but Sharon reveals that Vince did not like this man. Sharon also has trouble making decisions about what to do with Vince’s belongings. Later in the season, she finds unexpected comfort from Renée Hoffman, who was Vince’s high school girlfriend. Diane Farr brings real emotion to Sharon’s journey through loss and healing.
Shawn Hatosy as Brett Richards
Shawn Hatosy joins Fire Country Season 4 as the new battalion chief Brett Richards. He replaces Vince Leone as the leader of Station 42. Shawn Hatosy recently won an Emmy Award for his role in another show called The Pitt.
Brett Richards brings a very different style to Station 42. The show describes him as a “no-nonsense, blunt-talking, ATV-riding cowboy”. His leadership methods get under everyone’s skin. Brett does not lead the same way Vince did, which causes problems with the team.
The team at Station 42 grew used to Vince’s way of doing things. Now they must adjust to Brett’s polarizing approach. This creates tension, especially with Bode and Jake. Fans will see how Brett’s tough style either helps or hurts the team during high-stakes wildfire situations.
Leven Rambin as Audrey James
Leven Rambin continues her role as Audrey James, a former inmate who became a firefighter. Audrey joined the show in Season 3 and quickly became a fan favorite. She connects with Bode because they both know what it’s like to fight for a second chance.
Audrey’s relationship with Bode grows deeper in Season 4. They share experiences that create a special bond. Their connection might become very important to the season’s story. Audrey brings grit and determination to every scene.
At the end of Season 3, Audrey shot Gabriela’s stalker Finn to protect her friend. This action might send Audrey back to prison. Season 4 will reveal what happens to Audrey after defending Gabriela from danger. Leven Rambin, who appeared in movies like The Hunger Games, brings strength to this complex character.
Cast Changes and Departures
Fire Country Season 4 says goodbye to two original cast members. Billy Burke, who played Vince Leone, will not return because his character died in the Season 3 finale. Stephanie Arcila, who plays Gabriela Perez, appears only as a guest star this season. Gabriela took a new job with Cal Fire that requires her to travel the country and inspire new firefighters.
The creators promise that Gabriela and Bode’s story is not over. They might bring Gabriela back in future episodes. These changes give other characters more time to shine and grow. New faces like Brett Richards and the expanded role for Audrey James fill the gaps left by departing cast members.
Guest Stars and Recurring Characters
Constance Zimmer returns as Renée Hoffman, a lawyer who used to date Vince in high school. Renée helped expose corruption at a chemical company in Season 3. This season, she provides comfort to Sharon as she grieves for Vince. Michael Trucco continues playing Luke Leone, Bode’s uncle, who helps bring Brett Richards to Station 42.
Fire Country Season 4 airs Friday nights on CBS at 9 PM. New episodes stream on Paramount Plus the next day. The first three seasons are also available on Paramount Plus for fans who want to catch up. With its mix of returning favorites and exciting new characters, Season 4 promises intense action, emotional moments, and powerful stories about redemption and family.
