What to Expect from Fire Country Season 4 Episode 2: Not a Stray
Station 42 gets a first taste of its newest battalion chief on Fire Country Season 4 Episode 2, “Not a Stray.”
After a season premiere that turned everyone’s worlds upside down, the changes continue. Battalion Chief Richards is beginning his reign, and already intends to waste no time reinventing Station 42 to his liking.
Per the episode description, Richard’s leading style will be put to the test right off the bat. He’ll have to work to learn his new team while navigating a risky wildfire, and mold them into the figurative machine he wants moving forward.
Not only that, but he’ll have to dodge Sharon’s attitude and angry remarks. It’s abundantly clear that she thinks his presence is an offense to Vince’s memory, and it’s not likely she’ll give up on finding a way to get rid of him. Well, that, or she’ll make his life a living hell.
With a new person in charge, Bode and Jake will have to decide if they wish to keep their fight alive or squash it to join forces against the new chief.
The more progressive move would be to get over their differences, but we all know how these two can be. Hopefully, they aren’t at odds for the majority of the season.
Here’s everything you need to know about this episode, including the air date, cast, promo, and how to watch.
Fire Country Season 4 Episode 2 Details
- Title: “Not a Stray”
- Air Date: Friday, October 24, 2025
- Time: 9/8c
- Network: CBS
- Writer: Anupam Nigam
- Director: Bill Purple
How to Watch Fire Country Season 4 Episode 2
- Live: CBS at 8/7c
- Streaming: Available next day on Paramount+
Fire Country Season 4 Episode 2 Description
Station 42 faces a high-stakes wildfire situation that tests their unity, leadership and personal resilience. The new battalion chief (Shawn Hatosy) is on site, but he has a polarizing leadership style that gets under everyone’s skin.
Guest Stars & Returning Characters
- Main Cast: Max Thieriot, Kevin Alejandro, Jordan Calloway, Jules Latimer, Diane Farr, and Shawn Hatosy.
Promo & Photos
Check out the photos from Fire Country Season 4 Episode 2:
What are your hopes for this episode of Fire Country? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below, and be sure to catch up with our review of Fire Country Season 4 Episode 1, “Goodbye for Now,” right here.
Fire Country airs Fridays at 9/8c on CBS.
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Cade Taylor
Cade Taylor is a television and film critic living in St. Louis, Missouri. He is a Senior Writer for Tell-Tale TV. His love for television developed at a young age, with a concentration on queer stories, sitcoms, teen dramas, and science fiction thrillers. In addition, he works full-time as a news producer, telling the stories of Missourians and helming "Produced in the Bi-State," a segment spotlighting actors, musicians, and entertainers from the St. Louis area. He can be reached by email at cade@telltaletv.com.