What to Expect in ‘Fire Country’ Season 4: Loss, New Leadership & Spinoff Ripples
Season 4 of Fire Country comes in blazing on October 17, 2025, when CBS airs the premiere at 9/8c (with streaming on Paramount+ the next day). Leading into the finale of Season 3, a brutal cliffhanger set the stage: Vince Leone (Billy Burke) perished in a deadly blaze. That decision reshapes Station 42, the Leone family, and even the new spinoff series
Vince’s Death & Fallout at Station 42
The Season 4 trailer—released September 23, 2025—confirms that Vince does not survive the collapse of the Zabel Ridge fire scene, while his wife Sharon (Diane Farr) and father Walter (Jeff Fahey) are also trapped inside. In one haunting moment, Bode (Max Thieriot) pleads, “I will never forgive this,” as Jake (Jordan Calloway) restrains him from rushing in. At Vince’s funeral, Bode vows: “I’m going to spend the rest of my career protecting my father’s town, my father’s station, and my father’s mission.”
Co-creators Tony Phelan and Joan Rater defended the decision to kill off Vince as a narrative necessity. Phelan explained, “We felt like it was time for the show and the characters to have a loss … that would force them to really reassess where they were and what they were doing.” Rater added: “to play Vince’s death as a gimmick or a [gasp moment] didn’t feel right … prepare the fans and really get into Vince’s death early on and how is this going to impact us.” Because of this, Vince’s absence looms heavily over every character. Phelan teased a “two‑hour single evening event” crossover between
Enter Brett Richards: Shawn Hatosy’s New Command
To fill the void at the top of Station 42, Shawn Hatosy joins as Battalion Chief Brett Richards—becoming a critical presence in Season 4. In Collider’s reporting, Richards is characterized as someone “no stranger to loss himself,” whose arrival may rescue or destabilize the crew further.
Hatosy, age 49, appears in first-look photos grinning with authority in his new uniform. His character is tasked with assessing whether Station 42 should be dissolved or rebuilt. Phelan explained: “We have been tasked with … deciding, do I dissolve this fire station? Do I reassign everybody, or is there something here that can be saved and reassembled?” In trailers, Richards is shown overseeing drills with 42’s team and watching the tension between Bode and Jake.
How Bode, Sharon & Jake Will Cope
Thieriot says Bode will be pushed into darkness by the magnitude of this loss. He describes Bode’s natural tendency toward compartmentalization crashing headlong into grief. “I’m so worried that Bode is going to put everyone so far ahead of himself that he’ll explode this season,” Thieriot told TV Insider. Bode “hasn’t experienced a loss like this” since his sister died.
Already-strained relationships will crack further. Thieriot says Bode will “question every decision that everybody makes,” putting added pressure on colleagues like Jake. Though Bode is expected to hit moments of complete despair (“I mean, you can’t really get knocked down any further”), the season also charts his path back to strength: “this season is really about rising from the ashes and overcoming.”
Sharon and Bode’s grief plays out in parallel, not together. Rater noted that “she doesn’t want to burden him, he doesn’t want to burden her, and they grieve separately,” despite their inherently interwoven history. Their estranged emotional states will test the family’s bond.
Sheriff Country Connections & Crossovers
The death of Vince (Mickey’s brother-in-law) echoes beyond Station 42. The spinoff Sheriff Country launches concurrently—its premiere also arriving October 17—and will run back-to-back before the two series swap timeslots. Showrunner Matt Lopez states, “There will be crossovers going in both directions … it’s in some of those episodes that you’ll really be feeling [that loss] for those especially who knew Vince, so, Mickey, her dad [W. Earl Brown].”
Executive producer Tony Phelan confirmed the crossover will be visceral: “a two‑hour single evening event … we’ll see how these two worlds crash into each other and they help each other.” Phelan and Rater emphasized the care taken to avoid playing Vince’s death merely as a shock beat—insisting it be woven deeply into both shows’ emotional logic.
Cast & Key Players for Season 4
- Max Thieriot as Bode Leone (son of Vince)
- Diane Farr as Sharon Leone (Vince’s wife)
- Jordan Calloway as Jake Crawford (Bode’s longtime friend and rival)
- Stephanie Arcila as Gabriela (exiting at premiere)
- Jules Latimer as Eve (a member of the firefighter crew)
- Shawn Hatosy as Brett Richards, the new battalion chief
- Billy Burke as Vince Leone (deceased) — his exit forms the crux of the season’s conflict
- Jeff Fahey as Walter (Vince’s father)
- Morena Baccarin as Mickey Fox (now leads Sheriff Country)
- W. Earl Brown as Mickey’s dad (crossover focal point)
Why Season 4 Must Change the Game
In past seasons, legacy and redemption dominated. But now, the very bedrock of the show—its patriarch—has been removed. Phelan noted that much of Seasons 1–3 leaned on Sharon and Vince as surrogate parental figures. Losing Vince “means that we’ve got to find new combinations and that leads to new emotional journeys for our people.”
The arrival of Brett Richards promises to recalibrate power dynamics. The younger firefighters must now prove themselves without Vince’s guidance. As Phelan put it: “So much of Bode’s life … his energy has just been about achieving that. And now … without his father … that is going to seriously put him on his heels.” That internal crisis is the dramatic heart of Season 4.
What Fans Should Watch For
- The emotional journey of Bode, from grief to growth, as he tries to protect his father’s legacy while rebuilding himself.
- How Brett Richards balances authority with empathy and whether he’ll clash with Bode or earn his trust.
- Sharon and Bode’s separate grief arcs—and whether/when they come together.
- The fallout in Jake’s relationship with Bode as blame, ambition, and resentment surface.
- Major crossover episodes with Sheriff Country, especially in the early episodes.
- Long shadows from Vince’s absence—who steps into leadership, and whether other characters falter under the pressure.
After three seasons of legacy, redemption, and transformation, Fire Country Season 4 confronts its boldest experiment yet: removing its anchor and asking whether the flame can be reignited. With Shawn Hatosy’s Brett Richards pressing the reset button and Bode forced into unexpected terrain, this season promises emotional risk, raw stakes, and a crucible from which few characters will emerge unchanged.
Moany Molly-Mae left ‘deflated’ & ‘physically hurt’ by Bambi’s latest behaviour and even her mum’s in tears over it
MOLLY-MAE Hague has admitted she's been left "deflated" and even "physically hurt" by daughter Bambi's latest behaviour.
The former Love Island star has been struggling with her two-year-old's recent acts of "lashing out", which have included "hitting, scratching and grabbing".
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And in a video on her social media, Molly-Mae, 26, revealed that she's been torn as to what approach to adopt in terms of dealing with Bambi's naughtiness.
Some people have suggested ignoring the misbehaving, telling Molly-Mae that she's "doing it for attention" and a "reaction", adding that Bambi will stop if her actions don't get the response she wants.
But Molly-Mae argued: "But then if my child is literally physically hurting me... if she scratches my face, I can't just look around the room and pretend like nothing's happened!"
So then she wondered if she needs to instead tell Bambi that it's "not okay" and "we say no".
"I don't know if there's a repercussion, like she has to sit in her cot for a minute or she needs to have a time out or we start introducing the naughty step," Molly said.
"So I don't know."
"Anyway, that's why I'm feeling a little bit deflated this morning because obviously it's just not nice," Molly-Mae added.
"I am so big on raising her to be like a really kind, gentle human being that would like never ever do anything like that.
Trailer for Molly-Mae's second series of Behind It All series on Prime Video
"And like I just, I've never ever like... I just don't know where she's picked up that behaviour from."
Molly-Mae also revealed her mum had struggled to witness Bambi's behaviour when she came to visit.
"My mum like literally left here to go back home in floods of tears because she was just so upset and confused as to why Bambi was just lashing out," she sighed.
"She's just being a toddler, like she's literally being a toddler, but obviously like my mum doesn't really get to see her much.
"And also my mum just loves her like as we all do like just adores her and it's just obviously really like sad and confusing."
She added that while she'd had a good few days with Bambi, who doesn't seem to lash out when it's just her and her mum, she "had a feeling" that the tot "may still do it".
"I don't think it's over basically," she sighed.
Celebrity PR Expert, Ed Hopkins told Fabulous: “I believe Molly-Mae Hague's new look is more than just a style change but a powerful statement of who she is becoming.
“It underscores her journey towards authenticity, maturity, and sophistication and is likely to enhance her success and influence in the years to come.”
Brand and Culture Expert Nick Ede agreed, and told Fabulous: “Molly-Mae has transformed herself into a yummy mummy who has ditched the glamour model style for a more relaxed and natural look.
“She’s becoming more down to earth and relatable to people and cleverly showing a softer side which will win her legions more fans in the process.”
According to Ed Hopkins, Molly-Mae’s chic new look could be “highly lucrative” for the star.
Ed told Fabulous: “Molly-Mae Hague's transformation towards a more natural, chic look seems to be a testament to her personal growth and evolving style.
“This change, which has become more pronounced since she became a mother, appears to reflect her journey towards embracing authenticity and sophistication.
“It's possible that this new image could be highly lucrative for Molly-Mae.
“Her chic, understated style might appeal to a wider audience, including more mature demographics and high-end brands, potentially opening up lucrative endorsement deals and partnerships.
“By adopting a more elegant look, she seems to align herself with premium and luxury brands that favour natural beauty and sophistication, which could lead to higher-paying collaborations.
“Additionally, with consumers increasingly valuing authenticity and natural beauty, her new image could be both timely and marketable.”
Nick Ede agreed and told Fabulous: “She has started to promote some really great luxury brands including the cosmetics brand Tatcha and with her laid back look she will make a lot of money from brands looking to align with her.”
Ed also noted that Molly-Mae’s transformation may be a sign that she is looking to step away from her reality show past.
He continued: “Molly-Mae's transformation also seems to symbolise her desire even more so to well and truly step out of the shadow of her Love Island persona.
“The shift to a more mature and unique style appears to demonstrate her growth and her wish to be seen as an individual beyond her reality TV beginnings.
“By shedding the bold, flashy look associated with her time on Love Island, she might be rebranding herself as a serious businesswoman and influencer who is carving out her own identity.
“This new look helps her stand out in the crowded influencer market, showcasing her as a trendsetter with a distinctive, refined aesthetic.”
Nick agreed and claimed: “Shedding the flash looks she previously went for, she's also detaching herself from the Love Island stereotype and stepping out as her own person with a cool look that’s not flashy but totally on trend.
“Gone are the 'look at me' posts and in are family style posts and trend led fashion statements.”
A video of Molly-Mae talking about Bambi's behaviour was shared on TikTok, with people taking to the comments section to weigh in.
"I’ve got 3 beautiful boys all in their 30s who have all turned out beautifully and believe me I didn’t tolerate any of this nonsense!!!" one wrote.
"What’s going on with the youth of today?"
"You're in charge, tell her no," another urged.
"Tell her no!" a third agreed.
"If she does it again say no that hurts mummy and straight away distract her."
"You say no with the meaning NO so you have to change your tone of voice," someone else advised.
"It has to be with a scary tone."
"She has this gentle name Bambi but she really is Fury through and through," another wrote, referring to the little girl's boxing champion dad Tommy Fury, and uncle Tyson.
