Three years ago, Maren Cade claimed the championship in the joint wildfire rescue selection under the codename “Gray Falcon”. To carry on the mission of her late father, who sacrificed his life in rescue work, she gave up her admission to the National Wildfire Academy and returned to Chawan City to serve as a mountain firefighter. When the Crow Ridge wildfire broke out, Maren accurately judged the wind direction and risked her life to rescue the mayor’s daughter Tamsin and twelve campers. However, her captain Corbin stole all the credit for her heroic deeds.
Everett, the deputy bureau chief, intended to promote his nephew. He not only covered up the truth but also framed Maren for stealing rescue supplies, resulting in her dismissal from the fire department. After leaving the bureau, Maren discovered the betrayal of her husband Damon and his lover Vesper. She drove the two out of her home after they attempted to seize her property.
Maren then took charge of the fire rescue operation entirely on her own. She first discharged marsh gas and isolated the spreading flames, before rappelling down into the collapsing-prone No.7 well. Coordinating with the No.9 well team, she poured flame-retardant slurry continuously, ultimately saving hundreds of thousands of residents in the old town. After Corbin and Everett were arrested for their crimes, Maren accepted the invitation of Gabriel, director of the National Emergency Management Agency, to lead the “Ember Shield” program. She promot
