Fire Country is wasting no time putting Station 42 back in danger when Season 5 begins this October.
The first trailer and photos from the Fire Country Season 5 premiere, “Founders’ Day,” preview a massive disaster in Edgewater as a catastrophic sinkhole opens beneath Main Street during the town’s annual celebration.
Max Thieriot returns as Bode Leone as Station 42 races to rescue residents trapped underground, while the premiere will also introduce a mysterious former firefighter whose arrival could shake things up in Edgewater.
Watch The Fire Country Season 5 Trailer
The Fire Country Season 5 trailer offers the first look at the chaos coming to Edgewater in “Founders’ Day,” with the sinkhole turning the community’s celebration into a major rescue operation.
What Happens In Fire Country Season 5 Episode 1?
In “Founders’ Day,” Edgewater is celebrating its annual Founders’ Day festival when a catastrophic sinkhole suddenly opens beneath Main Street. Residents become trapped underground, forcing Bode and the Station 42 crew into a high-stakes rescue.
The premiere will also introduce a new face in Edgewater. Olivia Thirlby joins Fire Country Season 5 as Cecilia Jade “CJ” Ryan, a decorated urban firefighter who arrives in town under mysterious circumstances.
CJ has spent months on the road after leaving her previous station and eventually crosses paths with Bode. Despite her lack of experience fighting woodland fires, Bode believes the newcomer may have something to offer Station 42.
Who Is Returning For Fire Country Season 5?
Max Thieriot returns as Bode Leone for Season 5 alongside Kevin Alejandro as Manny Perez, Diane Farr as Sharon Leone, Jordan Calloway as Jake Crawford and Jules Latimer as Eve Edwards.
Olivia Thirlby joins the cast as new series regular CJ Ryan, giving Station 42 another firefighter — and another mystery — heading into the new season.
Fire Country Season 5 Episode 1 Photos
The first photos from “Founders’ Day” put Bode and the Station 42 crew back at the center of the action. CBS has released images featuring Thieriot and Kevin Alejandro, along with Jeff Fahey, ahead of the Season 5 premiere.
Take a look at the Fire Country Season 5 Episode 1 photos from “Founders’ Day” below.
When Does Fire Country Season 5 Premiere?
Fire Country Season 5 premieres Friday, October 9 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT on CBS. The premiere will stream live and on demand for Paramount+ Premium subscribers, while Paramount+ Essential subscribers can watch on demand the following day.
“Founders’ Day” was written by Eric Guggenheim and directed by Ruben Garcia.
Fire Country Season 5 premieres Friday, October 9, 2026 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT on CBS and will also stream on Paramount+.
The Season 5 premiere is titled “Founders’ Day.” The episode follows Station 42 as a catastrophic sinkhole opens beneath Main Street during Edgewater’s annual festival.
Olivia Thirlby joins Fire Country as Cecilia Jade “CJ” Ryan, a decorated urban firefighter who arrives in Edgewater under mysterious circumstances.
Fire Country Season 5 airs Fridays on CBS and streams on Paramount+. Premium subscribers can stream episodes live, while Essential subscribers can watch on demand the following day.
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