CBS’s “Fire Country” blends high-stakes firefighting action with simmering personal drama, and this Friday’s episode, “Fire and Ice,” throws a malfunctioning ski lift and a Grammy-nominated guest star into the mix. The Station 42 crew finds themselves responding to an accident at a ski resort, a setting that presents unique challenges compared to their usual wildfire terrain. Rescues involving heights, machinery, and potentially freezing conditions require a different kind of expertise and nerve.
While the professional stakes are high at the resort, Vince is dealing with his own personal freeze. The episode description notes his struggle to connect with his father, hinting at unresolved family tensions bubbling beneath the surface. How these personal difficulties might impact his focus during a critical rescue operation remains a point of potential conflict. It’s the kind of character work that grounds the show’s more spectacular action sequences.
Adding a bit of star power is country music artist Jelly Roll, guesting as Noah, a healthcare worker and former convict who is reportedly “in the process of turning his life around.” It’s always interesting to see how non-actors integrate into established dramas, and casting a musician with a known backstory involving incarceration adds a specific resonance to the role, particularly on a show centered around inmate firefighters seeking redemption. Will Noah be a help or a hindrance during the ski lift crisis?
“Fire Country” airs Friday at 9:00 PM ET on CBS.
