With Firehouse 126 still out of commission, the members are forced to work at other station until 126 opens back up. Hvaig proven his talent for management with major easy budget cut suggestions, Owen considers an offer to succeed Austin's retiring fire commissioner. Chaos ensues in all Austin when a powerful dust storm engulfs the city leaving nothing but destruction. Mateo, who was demeaned as probie by an incompetent bully captain, goes out of his way to help the victims of the storm while on a food run impressively, until Owen finds him and adds experience to his zeal. Tommy ponders whether to stay at home full time following her husband's death. Grace returns to the call center. The team's efforts to start to overdue renovation of 126 are cut short when cancer-recovered Billy Tyson announces he's succeeding and the brass closes 126 all together.
—KGF Vissers