station 126

Wyatt Harris
Male
Age: 19
Race/Ethnicity: White
Judd Ryder's newly discovered son who eventually joins the team as an emergency dispatcher.
Hair & Eyes: Natural, short brown hair and brown eyes.
Height: 5 feet 11.5 inches (1.82 m) tall.
Style: His wardrobe in the show typically reflects casual, modern attire, shifting to a more professional look when he steps into the role of a 9-1-1 dispatcher.

Carlos Reyes
Male
Gay
Married to T.K.
A dedicated Austin Police Department officer and a central figure in the station's personal circle (married to T.K.).
Build: Athletic and slender with a strong, upright posture typical of law enforcement.
Facial Features: Dark, short hair and neatly groomed facial hair (often a light beard or stubble).
Demeanor: Known for his expressive eyes (sometimes dubbed "cow eyes") and a highly intense yet compassionate gaze.
Race/Ethnicity: Hispanic
Age: 34
Profession: Austin Police Department (APD) Officer

Mateo Chavez
Male
Age: 26
Race/Ethnicity: Latino / Hispanic
Dating Nancy
The endearing rookie firefighter who eventually shakes off his "probie" status.
Physical Description: Athletic build, typically seen in his dark station uniform, firefighter bunker gear, or casual, youthful streetwear. He has dark hair, brown eyes, and is known for his expressive, youthful demeanor
Key Traits: Enrolled in DACA, struggles with dyslexia, and is known as the "probie" who gets saddled with the chores. He also wears glasses occasionally

Nancy Gillian
Female
Bisexual
dating Mateo
Age: 35 years old (born in 1989).
Job: Paramedic and EMT at Austin EMS/Station 126; she steps up as the Interim Captain of EMS when Tommy Vega is away.
Physical Description: Tall, athletic, and visibly expressive, with a signature sense of style that is both functional for her job and fashionable off-duty.
Race: Black/African-American
Details: She is a smart, sassy, and loyal member of the team who is openly bisexual and in a relationship with fellow 126 firefighter Mateo Chavez
A fiercely competent paramedic who works closely alongside Capt. Tommy Vega.

Paul Strickland
Male
Age: 42
Race: Black
Job: Firefighter and Lieutenant assigned to Station 126 in the Austin Fire Department. He also holds a reputation in the squad for having a Sherlock Holmes-like ability to deduce details about people and scenes.
Physical Description: Tall, athletic, and muscular. He frequently sports a clean-shaved head, a well-groomed goatee/facial hair, and a signature beanie when off duty.
Gender Identity: Transgender male. Portraying Paul made history on broadcast television as he is the first Black openly trans man cast as a series regular.
A highly observant transgender male firefighter with a remarkable talent for deduction.

Marjan Marwani
Female
Age: 28
Appearance: Athletic, fit, and strong physique built through years of training.
Style: Wears a traditional head covering (hijab), often paired with her firefighter gear, or a signature leather jacket.
Presence: Known for her bold, fierce expression and confident posture
Heritage: Middle Eastern. She was born in Saudi Arabia to a French-Lebanese father and an Irish-Northern Irish mother
Nationality: American (lives and works in Austin, Texas).
Primary Role: Firefighter and Paramedic at the Austin Fire Department (Station 126).
Online Persona: Social media star and internet celebrity known by the handle #Firefoxx, frequently posting about her daring rescues.
Work Style: Adrenaline junkie who has earned a reputation for being a total "badass" on the job. She is fiercely dedicated to saving lives but is known for occasionally butting heads with authority

Grace Ryder
Female
Married to Judd
Age: 31
Race: African American
Physical Description: Grace is an African American woman noted for her warm, bright smile, expressive features, and signature long, curly dark hair. She has a polished and professional yet comforting presence.
Judd's wife and the steadfast 9-1-1 emergency dispatcher.
Job: 9-1-1 Emergency Dispatcher stationed at the Austin Emergency Dispatch in Texas. Her calm demeanor and sharp intuition make her highly respected among the first responders of Station 126

Judd Ryder
Male
Married to Grace
Age: 44
Race: White
Physical Description: Standing 6'1" tall, he has a sturdy, wide-shouldered build. He is recognizable by his wavy chestnut-brown hair, intense dark eyes, and a weathered, sun-kissed complexion suited to his outdoor Texas lifestyle. He frequently wears rugged clothing like denim or plaid jackets off-duty, and the classic dark uniform or bunker gear while at the firehouse.
Job: Career Firefighter with the Austin Fire Department at Station 126. He is a decorated veteran who has served as a Probie, Lieutenant, Interim Captain, and Captain throughout the series
A tough, salt-of-the-earth firefighter and the only surviving member of the original 126.

T.K. Strand
Male
Gay
Married to Carlos
Age: 32
Race: White
Physical Description: T.K. has pale skin, striking green eyes, and naturally dark brown hair. He is of average, athletic build—a necessity for his demanding emergency services work. When not in uniform, his style leans toward comfortable but trendy casual wear, including hoodies, jackets, and sweatpants.
Job History: New York Fire Department (FDNY): Formerly worked as a firefighter in Manhattan before relocating to Texas.EMS 126 (Austin): Transitioned to a paramedic role in Austin, Texas, after suffering an overdose and taking time away from the fire line
Owen’s son, an adrenaline junkie firefighter, and paramedic.

Capt. Tommy Vega
Female
Age: 49
Widowed
Race: Afro-Latina
Stature: Tall and athletic, standing nearly 6 feet tall, standing at 5'11".
Appearance: Recognizable by her rich, dark, curly hair and her distinguished uniform. She has a warm but incredibly authoritative, no-nonsense facial expression and posture.
Traits: She has a resonant, deep speaking voice that naturally commands respect in high-stress emergency situations
Job: Title- Paramedic Captain, Austin Emergency Medical Service (Affiliated with Station 126 of the Austin Fire Department). Role- She oversees and works directly on the front lines of emergency response. She originally retired to raise her children but returned to duty during the COVID-19 pandemic
The steady and brilliant captain of the 126's EMS paramedics.

Capt. Owen Strand
Male
Age: 51
Race: white
Widowed
Stature: Average to tall build, maintaining a rigorous fitness routine.
Hair & Grooming: Known for his signature, perfectly coiffed dark hair (a prominent running joke in the show).
Style: Possesses a meticulous, high-end "big-city" fashion sense that sharply contrasts with traditional Texas firefighter gear.
Job: Fire Captain of Station 126 in Austin, Texas (transferred from New York to rebuild the diverse team after an emergency tragedy).
Previously worked: Fire Captain of FDNY Station 252 (sole survivor of his Manhattan firehouse on 9/11).
The stylish, charismatic former New York City firefighter brought in to rebuild the 126.