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After the death of his father John 'Repo' Kennedy decides to become an officer. When a firefighter is killed on his first command, an arson squad investigation is launched and the platoon's loyalties are divided. Liddy Clark returns as Detective Sgt. Jean Diamond as Seldom faces an old foe from his days in the police service. The arrival of a new platoon member coincides with Danny Hunt becoming the target of a sexual harassment charge that jeopardises his career.

Down The Barrel

A massive apartment fire nearly takes Repo's life. This, coupled with the death of his father, causes Repo to make some fundamental changes in his life that dramatically affect his new platoon. Grievous is upset by a newspaper article that eroneously identifies Tex as the heroic firefighter who rescued a baby from the fire.©tzuk

The Accident

A firefighter losses his life on Repo's first command as an officer resulting in him becoming the subject of a ruthless arson squad investigation while at the same time losing the confidence and respect of the platoon.©tzuk

The Responsibility

The arson squad approaches an indictment of Repo. Tex is forced to confront her future when she learns that she is pregnant. A publicity campaign with Tex as the poster girl once again has Grievous up in arms. Mary and Tex are called upon to "disengage" a man from a vacuum cleaner while Delores cooks up a special meal for Spit and Detective Lucas, who is at the station interviewing the firefighters as part of the investigation against Repo.©tzuk

The Big Bang

When Seldom and Tex get trapped inside a burning building, Repo goes into the building and rescues them singlehandedly, proving himself to the platoon but at the same time angering Spit for deviating from what he considers to be proper officer behaviour. Tex terminates her pregnancy.©tzuk

Vendetta (I)

Seldom has become East End's new station officer, and in him Spit sees a kindred personality to his own given their similar backgrounds. Grievous learns that he is the father of a son born to lesbian parents. Seldom and the platoon cross paths with Jimmy Runyon on their fire safety inspections. Jimmy is an old foe of Seldom's from his days in the police service.©tzuk

Vendetta (II)

Seldom is charged with assault and attempted murder in connection with his altercation with Jimmy Runyon but the case against him is quickly thrown out by the judge. An aggressive insurance claims investigator talks Seldom into testifying against Jimmy in a separate case and Seldom perjures himself in order to get the conviction. Seldom seeks out Jean Diamond, who is now drinking away her life while on sick leave, to help him nail Jimmy Runyon. The platoon plays a practical joke on Mary hoping to change his attitude. Spit takes an interest in a talkative entomologist. Repo warns Seldom that his vendetta could jeopardise his career.©tzuk

Vendetta (III)

TNT informs the platoon of an impending union order to strike. A huge out-of-control fire causes the platoon members to consider mutinous actions to protect themselves from danger. Jean Diamond returns to work with the arson squad in order to pursue Jimmy Runyon. Seldom's actions on the fire ground lead to his suspension on a charge of mutiny. Quentin and Sophie spend the day together.©tzuk

Vendetta (IV)

Seldom crashes Jimmy Runyon's daughter's wedding reception. The firefighters meet a boy whom they believe to be a victim of abuse, but are unable to intervene to help him. Spit brings Sophie to a Father's Day party thrown by Delores. Seldom's daughter goes missing. She is quickly found, but not before Seldom confronts Jimmy thinking he's responsible. Seldom tells Repo the reasons for his vendetta..©tzuk

Vendetta (V)

Seldom is brought to trial on the charge of mutiny. Jimmy asks Seldom to stop the vendetta. Jean Diamond's crusade against Jimmy Runyon comes to a violent end. TNT is transferred for his actions during Seldom's trial. Spit ends his relationship with Sophie when she crosses the line between his personal and professional lives.©tzuk

War Of The Worlds (I) - Who's Afraid Of Greta Garbo?

Grievous' young daredevil cousin Greta joins the platoon, and along with Nugget and Repo, is sent into a ship where several men have disappeared under mysterious circumstances. An incident at Delores' birthday party becomes the focus of a crusading gender awarness official.©tzuk

War Of The Worlds (II) - Fool's Paradise

Grievous, Seldom, and Tex are sent up to Cairns as witnesses in an arson inquest but their hopes for a tropical vacation are quickly quenched. Tex's appearance in a firefighter's calendar draws the attention of the fire commissioner. Foreseeing a difficult time in regards to the incident between Nugget and Garbo, Repo calls upon TNT for help in dealing with the matter. The hand of fate strikes Grievous while he's in Cairns bringing about a drastic lifestyle change. A charge is officially lodged against Nugget by the Equal Opportunities Commission.©tzuk

War Of The Worlds (III)

Repo and Mary get into a traffic jam, an opportunity Repo seizes upon to make some quick cash. The pair are also called upon to attempt the rescue of a police officer and a suicidal man precariously dangling from a bridge. The charge against Nugget gets more serious as Pru and Wendy meet with the platoon to discuss the sexual harassment claim. Greta is feeling pressure from all fronts and considers quitting her job.©tzuk

War Of The Worlds (IV)

Responding to a fire alarm at a hotel, the platoon finds itself confronted by an armed madman who has taken over the hotel, setting booby traps and shooting at bystanders from a balcony. A selfless act of heroism has a fatal outcome for one of the platoon.©tzuk