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Chicago Fire and the 4 best firefighter shows ranked worst to best

By Cody Schultz

CHICAGO FIRE -- "Completely Shattered" Episode 1103 -- Pictured: Eamonn Walker Battalion as Wallace Boden -- (Photo by: Adrian S Burrows Sr/NBC)
CHICAGO FIRE -- "Completely Shattered" Episode 1103 -- Pictured: Eamonn Walker Battalion as Wallace Boden -- (Photo by: Adrian S Burrows Sr/NBC) /
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“Backfire” – 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, on FIRE COUNTRY, Friday, May 12 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and available to stream live and on demand on Paramount+*. Episode directed by series star Max Thieriot. Pictured (L-R): Jordan Calloway as Jake Crawford, Jules Latimer as Eve Edwards, Diane Farr as Sharon Leone, and Billy Burke as Vince Leone. Photo: Sergei Bachlakov/CBS ©2023 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
“Backfire” – 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, on FIRE COUNTRY, Friday, May 12 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and available to stream live and on demand on Paramount+*. Episode directed by series star Max Thieriot. Pictured (L-R): Jordan Calloway as Jake Crawford, Jules Latimer as Eve Edwards, Diane Farr as Sharon Leone, and Billy Burke as Vince Leone. Photo: Sergei Bachlakov/CBS ©2023 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved. /

4. Fire Country

  • Network: CBS
  • Number of Seasons (as of 2023): 1
  • Where to Stream: Paramount+
  • Cast: Billy Burke, Jordan Calloway, Diane Farr, Jules Latimer, Stephanie Arcila, Max Thieriot, and Kevin Alejandro.

Fire Country is an intense and action-packed show that revolves around the life of Bode Donovan, a young convict played by Max Thieriot, seeking redemption through firefighting. Bode joins a prison release firefighting program in Northern California, where he and other inmates partner with elite firefighters to battle wildfires in the region. The show offers a unique perspective on firefighting, that sets it apart from any other firefighter show currently on the air.

Fans of action, drama, and intense storytelling will love Fire Country. The show’s realistic portrayal of firefighting and the risks involved make for gripping television. The personal struggles and redemption arcs of the characters, particularly Bode, make the show relatable and emotionally impactful.

While Fire Country is towards the bottom of this list, that’s not at all a reflection of the show itself but rather that we only have one season to base our ranking off. The series has had an outstanding first season and there’s no denying the show has the potential to keep getting better with age. In fact, we’d argue that Fire Country is the perfect pick for those looking for a new show from this list to enjoy because of the fact that it’s still so early in its run.

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