‘Fire Country’ Is Finally Redeeming Itself After Vince’s Death With This Latest Change

Edgewater’s Station 42 has a new battalion chief, and it’s not Jake Crawford (Jordan Calloway). The tragic death of Vince Leone (Billy Burke) at the start of Fire Country

 Season 4 created the dilemma of who would replace Vince as chief. Jake had already expressed his desire to become chief and was ready to leave Edgewater to accept a promotion in another town in Season 3. Vince’s son, Bode Leone (

Since Season 1, Manny has proven that he’s a natural-born leader. He began as an inmate firefighter and eventually became a captain at Three Rock Conservation Camp. As a recovering alcoholic and gambling addict, Manny knows how to lead the incarcerated inmates with 

During Season 4, Manny leads by example, guiding cadet Audrey James (Leven Rambin) through a traumatic crisis while dealing with an ailing patient. During “Wild Like a Wildebeest,” Manny protects Bode at a difficult time when Bode is scrutinized after 

Editor’s Note: The following contains spoilers for Fire Country Season 4 Episode 4.Edgewater’s Station 42 has a new battalion chief, and it’s not Jake Crawford (

Since Season 1, Manny has proven that he’s a natural-born leader. He began as an inmate firefighter and eventually became a captain at Three Rock Conservation Camp. As a recovering alcoholic and gambling addict, Manny knows how to lead the incarcerated inmates with 

During Season 4, Manny leads by example, guiding cadet Audrey James (Leven Rambin) through a traumatic crisis while dealing with an ailing patient. During “Wild Like a Wildebeest,” Manny protects Bode at a difficult time when Bode is scrutinized after 

Manny ascending the ranks as battalion chief makes sense from multiple perspectives because he maintains the leadership within the Station 42 “family,” a hometown boy who knows and understands all the firefighters. We have already spoken at length about why Jake lacks the maturity and experience to become the next chief right now. Manny says it best when Jake asks if he even wants the job: “Do I want it? Nah, but I feel responsible to answer the call to keep it in our 42 family.” He adds, “Jake, you’re going to make an excellent Battalion Chief one day, just not today.” It’s a great moment that sums up what Jake has been going through lately, but the fact remains that 

Speaking of Bode, he is the last thing Station 42 needs as a leader right now due to his volatility throughout this season. Plus, he repeatedly contemplated taking the painkillers he was holding, seeing them as an escape hatch through his grief. Manny uses his keen wisdom to assist Bode through this specific situation, but what if it happens again? Chief Richards shows remarkable leniency with Bode throughout the episode, recognizing that Bode is a son grieving over 

“Like a Wild Wildebeest” plays like a major turning point for Fire Country, resolving multiple ongoing conflicts while also introducing new ones. It sets up Manny as the new permanent battalion chief at Station 42 moving forward, and Bode finally gets rid of the painkillers. It also develops the intrigue of the note found in Vince’s guitar case from a mysterious individual, suggesting that Vince was having an affair, 

Manny taking the lead at Station 42 is surprising because he did not even appear to be a candidate for the job at the start of the season. However, now that Manny has the job, it feels right because he’s always appeared as a seasoned mentor throughout the show’s run. He is honest to a fault, and he knows how to speak to his friends, family, and firefighters in their worst moments, showing a remarkable level of empathy, honesty, and understanding. Before Chief Richards leaves, he explains to Manny that what Station 42 needs now is “family healing,” and Manny is 

Detroit Red Wings goaltender John Gibson had performed well in a rematch against his former club, the Anaheim Ducks, on Thursday night.

However, he’s departed the game following 40 minutes of play and has been replaced by Cam Talbot between the pipes.

While it’s not clear exactly what caused Gibson’s departure, he did take two separate shots off his mask that necessitated a stoppage in play. He also appeared to be sideswiped late in the second period and fell to the ice, though he would remain in the contest until the end of the middle frame. 

Before his departure, Gibson had made several key saves for the Red Wings, especially in the first period during a scoreless tie. 

Gibson has gone 4-5 in his first campaign with the Red Wings since his acquisition from the Ducks during the offseason.