The big picture
- “Station 19,” a spin-off of “Grey’s Anatomy,” tells the stories of Seattle firefighters, with compelling characters and personal struggles.
- Characters like Robert Sullivan experienced addiction and redemption, while Pruitt Herrera’s selfless act provided a poignant farewell.
- Maya Bishop’s development from Olympic athlete to captain and Carina DeLuca’s journey to starting a family were prominent storylines.
After the premiere in 2018 Station 19 told the stories of Seattle firefighters in seven seasons and just over 100 episodes until it ended in spring 2024. The series was a spin-off of Grey’s Anatomy and was part of the production Shonda Rhimes‘ Shondaland shows, and similar to Grey’sIt followed firefighters through their professional and personal struggles, from promotions at the fire station to breakups, weddings, and everything in between.
In addition to the great episodes, Station 19 also great characters, including some whose stories began on Grey’s. But no matter where they came from, many of them had strong personalities, which made them interesting and fun to watch, even if they weren’t always likeable.
10 Robert Sullivan
Boris Kodjoe
Robert Sullivan was previously a battalion chief with the Seattle Fire Department. During his time at Station 19he worked as a lieutenant. He also struggled with drug addiction, which led to problems such as drug theft and blackmailing coworkers to cover for him, and then an overdose while on the job. He married Andy, although the marriage was short-lived, they divorced soon after due to a combination of factors, including Sullivan’s addiction.
Sullivan was often one of the most unpopular characters among fans. he has repeatedly demonstrated extremely poor judgementmade worse by his addictions and his lust for power. He could also be arrogant. Despite this, his colleagues stood behind him and despite his faults, they felt that he was ultimately a good person and he took steps to fix his mistakes and overcome his problems. He also proved that he was a skilled firefighter who could do his job.
9 Pruitt Herrera
Miguel Sandoval
Pruitt Herrera was Captain of Station 19 and the father of Andy at the beginning of the series. Pruitt battled cancer throughout the series and chose not to seek treatment when it recurred. He died in Season 3 after ventilating a roof to save members of his crew who were trapped in a warehouse fire because they were running out of oxygen. Because he was retired at the time of his death, he was denied a firefighter’s funeral.
Pruitt was popular with his colleagues, and especially his daughter; but that didn’t mean he wasn’t flawed. He could be stubborn, just like his daughter. Despite that, he died a hero. His final moments were selfless but devastating, making for a fitting send-off for the character. Although his death was expected, the way it ultimately played out was not, and had a huge impact on the series, especially for Andy.
8 Ben Warren
Jason George
Ben began his career as a surgical resident at Grey’s Anatomy before becoming a firefighter at Station 19. He was married to Miranda Bailey in Grey’s, although they eventually separated, and after Dean’s death they adopted his daughter Pru. At the end of the series, he returned to his former career as a surgeon, which opened the possibility for him to return to Grey’salthough he made regular guest appearances on the show.
Ben was an interesting character and didn’t change much when he went from Grey’s To Station 19, although despite his career change he was still very focused on his past as a surgeon, but his knowledge and experience also often benefited him during telephone callsHe could be biased, especially against Sullivan, and had a slight hero complex.
7 Andy Herrera
Jaina Lee Ortiz
Andy Herrera was a lieutenant and the daughter of the late Station 19 Captain Pruitt Herrera. Because of this, she was often in his shadow, but also wanted to carry on his legacy. At the beginning of the series, she was secretly dating Jack, and although he eventually proposed to her, she turned him down because she wasn’t ready for a committed relationship. She was eventually promoted to fire chief and got back together with Jack.
Andy was a stubborn character—essentially Station 19 Meredith Gray– but with a stubborn streak. And just like Meredith, Andy had to go through a lot over the course of the series. At times she seemed a little too comfortable following in her father’s footsteps, but at the same time her love for him was admirable. She was determined and single-minded, which eventually paid off in the form of a promotion.
6 Dean Miller
Okieriete Onaodowan
Dean Miller decided to become a firefighter after saving the life of a co-worker while working a typical office job. While at Station 19, he started the Crisis One program, which he hoped to expand in Oakland. He had a young daughter, Pruitt, known as Pru for short, with JJ Lau (Brenda Song). He died after being injured in an explosion in a crossover episode Grey’s Anatomyand Ben and Bailey (Chandra Wilson) took custody of Pru.
Dean was a popular character thanks to his big heart and charming personality. He was a great friend to his colleagues and a loving father to Pru, which made his death all the more devastating. He was also a brave firefighter who was willing to risk his life to save others. Despite this, he was not perfect, he could be biased, and up until his final episodes, he was selfish. His legacy was carried on through his Crisis One program.
5 Jack Gibson
Grey Damon
Jack Gibson worked as a firefighter at Station 19 until a head injury ended his career. At that point, he began working in the dispatch center. As a child, Jack’s parents gave him up and he spent his childhood in a foster home. At the beginning of the series, he dated Andy and later had an affair with Maya. He finally returned in the series finale and expressed his desire to be with Andy.
Fans loved Jack and were sad to see him go. His presence was clearly felt, although he did return occasionally, especially for the finale. He was caring and likeable despite his many faultsand he was determined to save lives, even if it meant breaking some rules. He changed quite a bit over the course of the series, and his time in foster care had a big impact on his personality as an adult.
4 Travis Montgomery
Jay Haden
Travis Montgomery was married and lost his husband Michael (Jonathan Bennett), into a fire due to bad instructions from his captain before the start of the Station 19. He dated Eli, who was initially interested in Andy, and later got together with Emmett. Travis was Vic’s best friend and accompanied her in the series finale when she moved to DC to help spread the Crisis One program nationwide, despite initially turning down the offer.
Although Travis did not get much development in the beginning, He eventually became one of the most sympathetic characters in the series. He was a natural leader and his dynamic with Vic was always entertaining to watch. But his grief over Michael left a huge mark on his behavior, from his strict adherence to rules to his chaotic relationships. He had a lot of work to do before he was ready for anything serious.
3 Victoria “Vic” Hughes
Barrett Doss
Victoria “Vic” Hughes worked as a firefighter at Station 19. She was in a relationship and got engaged to Lucas, and they stayed together until his death. She later starts dating Theo and struggles with the aftermath of their breakup. Her best friend was Travis. At the end of the series, she decides to leave the station to bring the Crisis One program, which Dean had created before his death, to DC, and Travis joins her.
Vic was the youngest member of the crew, This means that she has often worked hard to prove herself. She had a great sense of humor, but also a tough, brave side. Like all of the characters on Station 19, she had been through a lot and suffered some serious losses, which affected her behavior. Most notably, she interrupted a press conference to confront the mayor about budget cuts.
2 Carina DeLuca
Stefania Spampinato
Carina DeLuca was first introduced as a gynecologist and sister of Andrew DeLuca. Grey’s Anatomy. On Station 19, She began a relationship with Maya Bishop, eventually marrying her and adopting a son with her, after many ups and downs, including infidelity, separation and near divorce. In the series finale, Carina finds out she was pregnant after trying for a long time to get pregnant. The end of Station 19 gave Carina the opportunity to return to Grey’s.
Carina’s move to Station 19 led to better character development in contrast to Grey’swhere she was a somewhat one-dimensional character, used mainly for humor. On Station 19she became more versatile. Although she still had a temperamental side, she was caring but tough, and she loved her family very much, especially Andrew and Maya, and was desperate to start a family. But she could also be stubborn and impatient.
1 Maya Bishop
Danielle Savre
Maya Bishop began Station 19 as the station’s lieutenant and eventually rose to the rank of captain, a position she was determined to achieve. Growing up, her father was abusive, which led to a strained relationship with him as an adult, and before she became a firefighter, she was an Olympic gold medalist. She had a brief affair with Jack before embarking on a relationship with fellow firefighter Carina, whom she eventually married and started a family with.
Maya was an interesting character who was always a fan favorite. She has experienced a lot of growth throughout the seriesas she overcame her difficult past and her conflicts with her colleagues. And although she was smart, focused and determined, she was far from perfect. She could be intense and take herself too seriously at times and was quick to anger at times, traits that caused some to dislike her greatly.
