Warning! SPOILERS about Fire Country season 3, episode 12 ahead.
Bode’s tendency not to follow orders has been a constant since the beginning ofFire Country, but season 3, episode 12 finally provided the connection between Bode’s past and his need to save everyone, even if it put him or others in danger as a result.Bode and Jake’s risk assessment tripto the Trinity National Forest should have protected them from the action, instead itpropelled them right into it after they discovered someone under the rockslide. Trying to save Rafael changed their purpose and placed them in a fight against time inFire Countryseason 3, episode 12.
Dealing with searching for Rafael was difficult for Bode and Jake, as they immediately thought about who they had lost after Rafael asked them about what they believed came after death. The terrible circumstances didn’t stop Bode and Jake from following protocols, protecting themselves and Rafael from ulterior slides. Still,too many obstacles were stacked against them, which led to Rafael dying right before Jake could reach him and Bodewith the emergency services and medical supplies. Losing Rafael was tough, but it also highlighted howBode’s firefighting mistakes inFire Countrywere connected to his inability to accept losses.
Bode Being Unable To Save Riley Heavily Influences His Tendency To Disobey
Bode’s Problems With Rafael’s Case Showed How Not Saving Riley Hurt Him
Bode’s penchant for disobeying orders when disagreeing with them was established as early asFire Countryseason 1 when he went against Vince’s orders by re-entering a burning building to save a horse. Even Bode’s training to become a Cal Fire firefighter showed such a tendency, to the pointCamden Casey wanted to fail Bode because he couldn’t follow orders. In a profession like firefighting, where “command and control discipline is maintained to ensure the safety of firefighters and others,” as described by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), Bode going his own way highlights his failings as a firefighter.
Finally! Someone Admitted The Harsh Truth About The Leones In Fire Country
Fire Country season 3 has been hinting at Walter’s serious problems for some time, but the Leone way always stopped Vince from truly facing them.
Handling Rafael’s rescue involved Bode and Jake working together and adhering to the protocols, and they both gave their all to keep Rafael alive. This was especially true for Bode, who admitted that being there when Riley died made it hard to “find anything to believe in,” directly connecting his biggest tragedy to Rafael’s case.Bode waiting with Rafael for the rescuers showed how he opposed Rafael’s acceptance of his imminent death, pushing him to keep hope alive as Rafael explained the difference between giving up and letting go, while Bode couldn’t see Rafael’s acceptance as anything other than defeat.
How Bode Can Finally Become A Better Firefighter In Fire Country Season 3
Dealing With The Loss Can Help Bode Separate Riley’s Tragedy From His Job’s
Walter opening up about losing Riley prompted Audrey to push the Leones together for a family photo inFire Countryseason 3, episode 12’s ending. While Bode has yet to open up with them about what losing Rafael meant for him,Fire Countryfinally tackling Riley’s tragedycan let the Leones grieve as a family. This can potentially benefit Bode directly, as his insubordination always presents itself when he believes an order he received to be wrong because it wouldn’t let him save somebody.
Were Bode to succeed [in overcoming Riley’s tragedy], it could help him detach every call from his past tragedy, finally letting him take steps in the right direction to become a good firefighter inFire Countryseason 3.
Fire Countryseason 3 establishing how Bode being there when Riley died destabilized him can also make him a better firefighter if Bode starts dealing with how much going through that alone hurt him.Fire Countryseason 3, episode 12 hinting at Riley’s tragedy returning to the spotlight makes this the perfect moment for Bode to work on having lost Rileyin such tragic circumstances. Were Bode to succeed, it could help him detach every call from his past tragedy, finally letting him take steps in the right direction to become a good firefighter inFire Countryseason 3.
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Fire Countryseason 3 airs new episodes every Friday at 9pm on CBS.
