Where Was Fire Country Filmed?

The Short Answer

Fire Country is mainly filmed in and around Greater Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Anmore and Fort Langley double for the fictional Northern California town of Edgewater, while interiors are shot at Vancouver Film Studios. Some aerial establishing shots come from Rio Dell and Humboldt County in California, giving the show its Northern California look.

Fire Country, the CBS drama that premiered in 2022, is set in the fictional Northern California town of Edgewater. Viewers might assume the production heads to California to capture that setting, but almost all of it is shot across the border in Canada.

Greater Vancouver has long served as a stand-in for the American West Coast, and this series uses it heavily. A handful of small communities, a national historic site, and a working studio together create Edgewater on screen.

Every Location At A Glance

Location	Where	What was filmed	Access
Anmore	Anmore, Canada	Exterior of Station 42 firehouse and surrounding natural/forested areas for Edgewater	Free to see
Fort Langley	Fort Langley, Canada	Town exteriors and streets for Edgewater, including Mavis Avenue and Glover Road areas	Free to see
Fort Langley National Historic Site	Fort Langley, Canada	Historic buildings and grounds standing in for Edgewater town elements	Ticketed
Buntzen Lake Reservoir	Anmore, Canada	Natural lake and surrounding areas for forested Edgewater scenes	Free to see
Rio Dell	Rio Dell, United States	Aerial establishing shots of Eel River Valley and Wildwood Avenue	Free to see
Squamish	Squamish, Canada	Rugged terrain and cliffs for stunts and Three Rock camp scenes	Free to see
Vancouver Film Studios soundstages	Vancouver, Canada	Interiors including Station 42, homes, bar/restaurant, and hospital sets	Private property

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Location By Location

Anmore, a village northeast of Vancouver, supplies the exterior of the Station 42 firehouse, with the Anmore Fire Station (operated by the Sasamat Volunteer Fire Department) standing in for the show's central firehouse. The surrounding forests and natural areas appear throughout as Edgewater's wilderness. Anmore is public and easy to reach by car, and with nearly 100 parks and natural spaces, visitors can recognize plenty of the show's forested backdrops on a casual drive or walk.

Fort Langley, a historic village in the Fraser Valley, doubles for downtown Edgewater. Town exteriors and streets were filmed around Mavis Avenue and Glover Road, and the village's shops and small-town character come through clearly on screen. It is publicly accessible, so fans can wander the same streets the cast walked. Fort Langley is no stranger to productions, having also appeared in Riverdale and Once Upon a Time, making it a rewarding stop for film fans generally.

The Fort Langley National Historic Site, a Parks Canada property with a reconstructed fort, provided historic buildings and grounds that stand in for elements of Edgewater. Unlike most of the filming locations on this list, it requires a ticket to enter. The site is open to visitors and pairs naturally with a walk through Fort Langley itself, letting travelers cover two filming locations in a single stop.

Buntzen Lake Reservoir in Anmore appears in the show's forested Edgewater scenes, with the lake and its surrounding landscape featured as natural backdrop. Today it is a popular recreational area with beaches and trails, and access is public. Visitors who want to combine scenery with a bit of screen recognition can hike the trails or relax on the shoreline while spotting terrain familiar from the series.

Rio Dell, a small town in Humboldt County, California, is the one genuine California element in the production. Aerial establishing shots of the Eel River Valley and Wildwood Avenue, visible in the show and its trailer, were captured here to lend authenticity to the Northern California setting. The town is publicly accessible, and travelers driving through Humboldt County can see the real landscape that frames the series on screen.

Squamish, north of Vancouver, provided rugged terrain and cliffs used for stunt sequences and scenes set at Three Rock camp. Today it is a well-known outdoor adventure area, and access is public. Fans visiting between Vancouver and Whistler can take in the dramatic landscape that stands in for some of the show's most physically demanding moments, with climbing and hiking options widely available.

Vancouver Film Studios, a major studio facility in Vancouver, houses the show's interior sets, including Station 42 interiors, homes, the bar and restaurant, and hospital sets. Filming for season 1 began here in July 2022. The facility is private and not open to public tours for this production, so fans cannot go inside. Exterior locations around Greater Vancouver remain the best way to see Fire Country territory in person.

Where It Is Set Versus Where It Was Filmed

Fire Country is set in the fictional town of Edgewater in Northern California, USA. In reality, it is primarily filmed in the Greater Vancouver area of British Columbia, Canada, with only limited aerial shots sourced from California. This means the pine forests, small-town streets, and dramatic cliffs viewers see are largely Canadian landscapes dressed to look like the Golden State's north coast.

The Studio Side

Interior scenes are shot at Vancouver Film Studios, where standing sets include the Station 42 interior, character homes, the bar and restaurant, and the hospital. The studio is a private facility and does not offer public tours for this production, so fans hoping to step inside Edgewater's buildings will need to rely on the exterior locations instead.

Tours That Visit These Locations

While no dedicated Fire Country tour exists, film and TV tours in Vancouver visit many of the same neighborhoods and downtown areas that define the region's screen industry. A guided option can add context to a self-guided visit to Anmore, Fort Langley, and Squamish.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where Is Fire Country Supposed To Take Place?

The series is set in the fictional town of Edgewater in Northern California. The story follows a convict firefighting program in that region, though filming happens almost entirely in Canada.

Can You Visit The Fire Country Filming Locations?

Yes. Anmore, Fort Langley, Buntzen Lake Reservoir, Squamish, and Rio Dell are all publicly accessible. Fort Langley National Historic Site requires a ticket. The Vancouver Film Studios soundstages are private and closed to the public for this production.

Which Fire Station Is Used For Station 42?

The Anmore Fire Station, operated by the Sasamat Volunteer Fire Department, provided the exterior for Station 42. Interior firehouse scenes are shot on soundstages at Vancouver Film Studios.

Is Any Of Fire Country Actually Filmed In California?

Only aerial establishing shots. Footage of Rio Dell, the Eel River Valley, and Wildwood Avenue in Humboldt County appears in the show and trailer to reinforce the Northern California setting.

When Did Filming On Fire Country Begin?

Filming for season 1 began in Vancouver in July 2022, ahead of the show's premiere that year. The series has continued production in the Greater Vancouver area since.

Are There Other Shows Filmed In Fort Langley?

Yes. Fort Langley has also been used for Riverdale and Once Upon a Time, making it a frequent stop for fans of multiple series shot in British Columbia.

Fire Country may be set in Northern California, but its heart is in British Columbia. Anmore's firehouse, Fort Langley's streets, Buntzen Lake's shoreline, and Squamish's cliffs are all within reach of Vancouver, and most are free to explore. Pair a downtown film tour with a road trip to these communities and the world of Edgewater comes into focus quickly.