Jared Padalecki is bringing the heat—literally—in his

guest role on CBS’s Fire Country. The Supernatural

alum is stepping into the action-packed firefighting drama

as Camden Casey, a Southern California firefighter with a maverick streak and an undeniable surfer swagger and if the latest sneak peek images from the December 6 episode, titled “False Alarm,” are any indication, Padalecki is ready to set the screen ablaze all over again.

The December 6 episode follows Camden, Bode Leone (Max Thieriot), and the rest of the crew as a routine false alarm spirals into a high-stakes hostage situation, and we can tell it’s a tense situation. The photos also highlight Camden’s dynamic with Bode, the show’s central character. It’s a relationship rooted in mutual respect, as Camden quickly recognizes Bode’s raw talent.

Padalecki makes his Fire Country debut on this evening on CBS, and his arrival in Fire Country has been a major draw for fans, marking his first television role since Walker wrapped earlier this year. While Camden Casey was initially written as a guest character, the buzz surrounding Padalecki’s performance has sparked speculation about a potential spin-off. CBS has yet to confirm any such plans, but the prospect of a Camden-centric series has fans eagerly watching. Thieriot has already spoken positively about Padalecki’s arrivial, adding: