Fire Country Confirmed: Billy Burke (Vince Leone) Will Not Be Leaving in Season 4

Fans of Fire Country can breathe a sigh of relief — Billy Burke, who plays the beloved Vince Leone, is officially returning for Season 4. Despite swirling rumors and a Season 3 finale that had fans fearing the worst, CBS has confirmed that Burke will continue to portray the tough but deeply loyal Cal Fire Division Chief as the hit drama moves into its next chapter.

In recent weeks, speculation had grown online that Vince might be written out of the show following a particularly intense storyline arc. The Season 3 finale left Vince at a major crossroads, both professionally and personally, causing concern among viewers that his exit might be imminent. Adding fuel to the fire were Burke’s cryptic social media posts and an emotional farewell-style behind-the-scenes video that had fans convinced he was saying goodbye.

But according to showrunner Tia Napolitano, Burke isn’t going anywhere. “We love Billy, and the fans love Vince. He’s the heart of the Leone family and a critical piece of Fire Country’s emotional core. Season 4 will dig even deeper into his relationships, challenges, and his role as both a father and a fire chief,” she said in a press release this week.

This news comes as a major relief to the show’s loyal fanbase, many of whom were vocal about not wanting to lose another key character after previous cast shakeups. Vince has become a pillar in the storyline, not only for his leadership at Cal Fire but for his complicated but ultimately redemptive relationship with his son, Bode Donovan (Max Thieriot).

Fans can also expect Season 4 to explore the consequences of decisions made in the fiery Season 3 finale, where personal loyalty and public duty clashed in dramatic fashion. With Burke locked in, producers hint that Vince will be at the center of a major redemption arc — one that could define the future of Edgewater and the Leone family.

Fire Country Season 4 is expected to premiere in early 2026. Until then, viewers can rest easy knowing that Vince Leone isn’t going anywhere.