A MINUTE AGO! Fans Outraged by Vince’s Death — Fire Country Actor Fires Back with Bold Response

Fire Country star Diane Farr (who plays Sharon) has some words for fans who aren’t happy that Vince (Billy Burke) was killed off the show.

Season 4 of the CBS drama kicked off on Oct. 17 with Station 42 losing one of its own. Sharon and Walter (Jeff Fahey) made it out of the memory care facility, but Vince lost his life in the massive fire.

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As Parade reported, Fire Country fans were initially outraged when the Season 4 trailer revealed Vince’s death, and that anger hasn’t died down as the new season kicked off.

Farr took to social media to speak out on the backlash over the show’s bold decision. Taking to Instagram, the actress shared a carousel of photos, including messages she got from fans watching the Season 4 premiere, in addition to photos of herself with Burke, as well as Max Thieriot (Bode), all in character.

“I know some of y’all are angry. I see those notes also. And I FEEL you. But let me ask an honest question. If we only show the risk in this vocation, week after week, without at least attempting to portray the profound loss that comes to both a firehouse and a family when a key player – when one of their own – falls … wouldn’t we be skipping the deepest part of portraying firefighters?” she asked at the beginning of her lengthy caption.

Farr went on to add, “42’s chief is not going away easily or silently. Our writers have much to share on this. That honors the impact this character and this actor has made.”

The final photo in her Instagram post held special meaning for the actress, as she shared that it was taken at her uncle’s funeral. Although he was a firefighter, he didn’t die in the line of duty, but she still allowed Fire Country to use the photo, as it powerfully reflects how deeply a firefighter’s loss affects a community.