The only Fire Country Season 3 recap you need ahead of the fourth chapter’s premiere

Fire Country Season 3 is among the most emotional chapters of the CBS TV series, which ended on a major cliffhanger. From heart-stopping rescue missions to personal struggles of the firefighters, the third chapter had it all.

And now, Season 4 is just a few days away, scheduled to premiere on Friday, October 17, 2025, on CBS and later on Paramount+. It will continue right after the events of Season 3, which ended with Vince Leone's fate hanging in the balance and others facing tough decisions.

Fire Country Season 3 recap: The Zebel Ridge fire that shook everything up

One of the biggest events in Fire Country Season 3 was the Zebel Ridge fire, which affected the people of Edgewater. And the place that got affected the most turned out to be the Buena Vista care center, where Walter Leone was staying due to his dementia.

Meanwhile, Vince suggested that Bode rest as he sustained a knee injury during the Finn case, but soon after learning that his grandfather and other people at the facility are in danger, Bode took no time in arriving at the center. Shortly after, Vince and Sharon joined Walter and Bode in the rescue.

The Leones were trapped inside the care home when tragedy struck, searching for Walter's friend Otto, when the roof gave way. The final scene did not reveal if they survived, leaving the audience anxious for the next chapter.

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The destruction of the Three Rock in Fire Country Season 3

Three Rock, the inmate firefighter camp that had been prominent since the beginning of Fire Country, met its end in the Season 3 finale. The camp had already faced multiple issues in previous seasons, from drug scandals to water contamination, and the Zabel Ridge fire was the last straw.

When resources were shifted to protect Buena Vista, Three Rock was unable to defend itself. Eve and her crew put in their best effort to hold the fire, but ultimately, the camp could not be saved. The fire destroyed the barracks and Eve's office, which prompted evacuation.

Amid the destruction, Eve reminded the firefighters that the value of Three Rock was never in those four walls. It was in the unity and brotherhood that the firefighters formed with one another.

Gabriela's stalker and Audrey left facing a difficult situation

Another important subplot in Fire Country Season 3 was Gabriela's situation with her stalker, Finn. The confrontation escalated to a dangerous outcome: a shooting incident.

Manny found Gabriela with a gun and Finn injured, causing him to be confused about what had happened. Later, it was revealed that Audrey, not Gabriela, had fired the shot to defend her during a physical struggle.

This twist put Audrey in a difficult position: being a former convict, this could result in her getting a longer prison sentence. Gabriela tried to protect her by lying to the police, but Audrey had already made a decision. Now, the upcoming Season 4 of Fire Country on CBS will reveal how they dealt with the problem.

The season 3 finale also led to major changes in the cast of the CBS drama. It was announced that Stephanie Arcila (Gabriela Perez) and Billy Burke (Vince Leone) would not return as series regulars for season 4.

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