Tacoma FD

Did You Know?

• Eugene Cordero's character Andy Myawani leaves the firehouse at the beginning of season 4 to work permanently at his uncle's carpet company.
• Gabriel Hogan's character Ike Crystal works as a stripper on the side and has a twin brother named Mike.

Cast and characters

Kevin Heffernan portrays Fire Chief Terrance Leslie McConky, Lucy's father, married to Eddie's sister Vicky, who 'popped' a nut saving Eddie's life. Steve Lemme plays Captain Edward Caesar Penisi, Jr., son of Fire Commissioner Edward 'Eddie' Caesar Penisi, Sr., Lucy's uncle and Vicky's brother. Marcus Henderson appears as Granfield 'Granny' Smith, paramedic of A-shift. Eugene Cordero plays Kaponko 'Andy' Myawani (seasons 1–3), Ike's best friend who works at his uncle's carpet company and decides to take a permanent position there at the beginning of season 4. Gabriel Hogan portrays Ike Crystal, Andy's best friend, a dim-witted rig engineer/driver who is a stripper on the side and has a twin brother named Mike. Hassie Harrison plays Lucy McConky, daughter of Terry, formerly the rookie of A-shift until season 3, episode 2 (Hell Week). Christopher Avila appears as Andres 'Andy' Mickleberry (season 4), the newest rookie of A-shift. Recurring cast includes Heather Mazur as Vicky Penisi–McConky, Terry's wife, Lucy's mother, Eddie Jr.'s sister and Eddie Sr.'s daughter; Kelsey Heffernan as Kelsey McConky and Quinn Heffernan as Quinn McConky, Terry and Vicky's daughters; Suzy Nakamura as Linda Price, a councilwoman of Tacoma's city council; Paul Soter as Wolf Boykins, a firefighter and Certification Trainer; Buck Heffernan as Hunter with Alexie Gilmore as Hunter's mother; Jamie Kaler as Captain Gerald 'Jerry' Polonsky, Sr. of the Tacoma Police Department; Jimmy Tatro as Sgt. Brad Shuck; Maria Russell as Lt. Liz Salazar, Andy's ex-girlfriend; Karen Maruyama as Mrs. Myawani, Andy's 'mother' later revealed to be his grandmother; Anthea Neri Best as Kailani Myawani, Andy's 'sister' later revealed to be his mother; Nat Faxon as Frenchy, a member of B-Shift on Station 24; Martin Starr as Toethar; Tina Arning as Lola Polonsky; Jessica Lowe as Delilah; Joe Pantoliano as Fire Commissioner Edward 'Eddie' Caesar Penisi, Sr.; Jeff Pierre as Captain Tad of the C-Team on Station 24; Pierson Fode as Jan Damme; Brett Davis as Shorty; Jon Rudnitsky as Officer Gerald Polonsky, Jr.; Dexter Lumis as Dex; and David Arquette as Captain Teddy Dickosi.

Production

On January 10, 2018, truTV gave the production a pilot order. The series was created by Broken Lizard comedy troupe members Kevin Heffernan and Steve Lemme, who also executive produce alongside David Miner, Greg Walter, and Kyle Clark. Production companies involved include 3 Arts Entertainment and Silverscreen Pictures. On May 9, 2018, truTV gave the production a series order for a first season consisting of ten episodes. On February 11, 2019, the series premiere was announced for March 28, 2019. truTV renewed the series for a second season on June 18, 2019, which premiered on March 26, 2020. On August 5, 2020, truTV renewed the series for a third season, which premiered on September 16, 2021. On November 3, 2021, truTV renewed the series for a fourth season, which premiered on July 20, 2023. On February 13, 2024, truTV cancelled the series after four seasons. Along with the pilot order, Kevin Heffernan and Steve Lemme were cast in lead roles. On February 5, 2018, Kirby Bliss Blanton, Marcus Henderson, Eugene Cordero, and Gabriel Hogan joined the main cast of the pilot. On September 19, 2018, Blanton's role was recast with Hassie Harrison assuming the part of Lucy McConky. Principal photography for the pilot began in February 2018, with filming for the rest of season one beginning in late 2018.