Seeking redemption and a shortened prison sentence, young convict Bode Donovan joins a firefighting program that returns him to his small Northern California hometown, where he and other inmates work alongside elite firefighters to extinguish massive blazes across the region.
The best episode of "Fire Country" season 1 is "Pilot", rated 7.7/10 from 679 user votes. It was directed by James Strong and written by Tony Phelan, Joan Rater. "Pilot" aired on 10/7/2022 and is rated 0.2 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "The Fresh Prince of Edgewater".
Five years ago, Bode burned down everything in his life, leaving town with a big secret. Now he's back, with the rap sheet of a criminal and the audacity to believe in a chance for redemption with Cal Fire.
Director: James Strong
Writer: Tony Phelan, Joan Rater
After Bode requests to be transferred to a different city, his future in Edgewater hangs in the balance. Meanwhile, the crew joins forces to protect the town from a treacherous storm.
Director: Dermott Downs
Writer: Natalia Fernandez
When the crew responds to a call in a remote forest, they come under fire by an outlaw protecting illegal marijuana crops.
Director: Eagle Egilsson
Writer: David Gould
The crew engages in a search and rescue mission after a building collapses and Division Chief Sharon is forced to make a gut-wrenching decision.
Director: Jacquie Gould
Writer: Tonya Kong
A vegetation fire gets complicated for the crew when a panicked horse refuses to evacuate a burning barn. Meanwhile, Vince's brother Luke, the Cal Fire communications director, makes a surprise visit in town.
Director: Gonzalo Amat
Writer: Barbara Kaye Friend
After a hiker falls from a steep cliff, Bode and Jake put aside their differences to make a daring rescue. Also, Sharon reveals devastating news to Bode.
Director: Erica A. Watson
Writer: Sara Casey, Manuel Herrera
Bode's crew is accused of stealing a designer watch from a fire mop up, and the crew responds to a high-stakes call about an extremely dangerous gas leak.
Director: Antonio Negret
Writer: Dwain Worrell
Vince's judgment is compromised when a harrowing rescue of two siblings triggers emotional memories of the night his daughter died in a car accident.
Director: Kevin Alejandro
Writer: Tia Napolitano
An internal investigation is launched after a difficult rescue went awry and a life was lost.
Director: Sarah Wayne Callies
Writer: Tia Napolitano, Julia Fontana
A box truck crashes into the station, causing a power outage and triggering a dangerous fire. Meanwhile, Sharon and Bode's ex-girlfriend, Cara, face multiple medical emergencies.
Director: Laura Nisbet Peters
Writer: Natalia Fernandez
A former inmate firefighter harboring a grudge against Sharon returns to carry out his revenge.
Director: Anton Cropper
Writer: David Gould
Bode and his fellow prison inmate firefighters band together with the civilian station 42 crew to battle a monstrous fire that erupts after a plane crash. Meanwhile, the crews welcome a new member to the family.
Director: Dermott Downs
Writer: Tony Phelan, Joan Rater
The crews work to contain a dangerous forest fire and save a group of environmentalists protesting a housing development.
Director: Marie Jamora
Writer: Barbara Kaye Friend, Tia Napolitano
The crews respond to mass chaos and injuries when a ride malfunctions at the annual Edgewater town fair. Meanwhile, Sharon receives life-changing news.
Director: Kantu Lentz
Writer: Sara Casey, Manuel Herrera
A massive tree falls during a reforestation assignment, threatening Eve’s life and forcing Bode to step up and lead the rescue efforts.
Director: Chi-Yoon Chung
Writer: Natalia Fernandez
When a massive and unpredictable wildfire breaks out in neighboring Drake Country, the station 42 and third rock crews are called to help aid in the rescue efforts.
Director: Eagle Egilsson
Writer: Dwain Worrell
An internal investigator suspects Jake of being the serial arsonist setting recent fires, so Bode and the crew take it upon themselves to investigate.
Director: Gonzalo Amat
Writer: Julia Fontana
The crews respond to the scene of a train crash where the rescue has the potential to spiral out of control when they discover the train is full of illicit cargo, and Robin, an enigmatic modern-day train hopper, helps injured patients.
Director: Bill Purple
Writer: David Gould, Tia Napolitano
The station 42 crew responds to an out-of-control blaze at a wellness retreat, and the third rock crew tries to protect one of their own from a dangerous overdose.
Director: Lisa Demaine
Writer: Joelle Garfinkel
The station 42 and third rock crews respond to a deadly explosion at an abandoned mine. Meanwhile, Bode faces a difficult decision that could have serious consequences
Director: Joy T. Lane
Writer: Barbara Kaye Friend, Julia Fontana
The station 42 and Three Rock crews are called to a backfire started by a private firefighting company to protect a high-end winery but instead threatens to grow out of control.
Director: Max Thieriot
Writer: David Gould
The station 42 and Three Rock crews face a daring rescue when a massive mudslide tears through Edgewater. Meanwhile, Bode's freedom is on the line at his parole hearing.
Director: Dermott Downs
Writer: Tia Napolitano