Season 3, episode 1 of Fire Country ends on a cliffhanger,

with an explosion occurring at the crash site seconds before

the credits roll. Bode and Gabriela spend the premiere tending

to an injured pilot in the woods, while Jake attempts to save Genevieve and Rick back at Smokey’s Tavern. The out-of-control helicopter crashed into the roof, leaving them trapped, injured, and on borrowed time. Also on the scene is Eve, who’s surprised to learn that Gen may be Rick’s biological daughter.Following their rescue, actor Jules Latimer explains that her character feels for Jake and the complicated situation he ends up in. However, Eve will do what she can to stay neutral and provide the best possible advice given the circumstances. Latimer continues on to share her excitement about Eve’s upcoming storyline and its inclusion of her real-life experience. She reveals that the new episodes will provide long-awaited answers about the firefighter’s past, including why Eve chose to become a first responder.

Screen Rant interviews Latimer about the events of the premiere, Eve’s backstory and her focus on Three Rock, and Jared Padalecki’s new role in Fire Country season 3.