Station 118
Station 118 is a Zootopia Fire Department station staffed by first responders who become unexpected allies to Pawbert. The station is notable for its tight-knit crew and their capacity to connect with trauma survivors through shared experience.
Description
Station 118 functions as both a fire station and emergency medical response unit. The crew operates as a family, with their captain setting the tone for how they approach both emergency calls and interpersonal relationships.
Personnel
Current Leadership
Following the death of Bobby Nash, Chimney Han (red panda) was promoted to captain. He leads the station with the same community-focused approach Bobby established.
Crew Members
| Member | Species | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Chimney Han | Red panda | Captain (promoted after Bobby's death) |
| Hen Wilson | Bison | Paramedic/firefighter |
| Evan "Buck" Buckley | Golden jackal | Firefighter |
| Eddie Diaz | Gray wolf | Firefighter/paramedic |
Associated Personnel
| Member | Species | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Athena Grant | Grizzly bear | ZPD Special Assignment Sergeant; Bobby's widow |
| Maddie Han | Red panda | ZFD dispatcher; Chimney's partner |
History
Season 1
Station 118 first appears when Pawbert visits the firehouse during the safehouse period. The crew's approach to trauma—open discussion, communal support, shared meals—provides a model for healing that Pawbert had never experienced.
Bobby Nash shares his own story of addiction and recovery with Pawbert during a firehouse dinner, demonstrating that past mistakes don't define future worth. Maddie Han gives Pawbert a card with a message that becomes one of his most treasured possessions: "You are not what happened to you. You are what you choose to become."
The visit marks a turning point in Pawbert's understanding of community—that support can come from unexpected sources and that vulnerability creates connection.
Season 2
Station 118 crew members are referenced during the Clawrence crisis as part of the broader emergency response coordination with ZPD and ZSI.
Season 5
By the time of the Icener crisis, Bobby Nash has died. Six months before the events of Season 5, a virus outbreak caused a lab containment breach. With only one dose of antidote available and Maddie pregnant, Bobby gave the antidote to Chimney—sacrificing himself for his family.
During the Rainforest District fire attack ordered by Mikhail Icener, Station 118 responds alongside the pack. The crew's professionalism under crisis conditions proves invaluable:
- Eddie pulls Pawbert from a collapsing studio
- Buck coordinates civilian evacuation
- Chimney leads the response as the new captain
- Athena coordinates ZPD support as Bobby's widow, her grief channeled into action
The crew's loss of Bobby mirrors the pack's own experiences with sacrifice, creating a bond forged in shared understanding of what it costs to protect others.
Significance
Station 118 represents the theme of found family that runs throughout the series. The crew demonstrates that healing from trauma requires community, and that those who have suffered can become the most effective support for others walking similar paths.
Maddie's card—"You are not what happened to you. You are what you choose to become"—encapsulates the show's central message about identity and transformation.
Key Episodes
- S01E10 "Station 118" — First appearance; Bobby shares his recovery story; Maddie gives Pawbert her card
- S02E07 "Collateral" — Station 118 referenced during Clawrence crisis response
- S05E16 "Inferno" — Station 118 responds to Rainforest District fire; Bobby's death revealed; Chimney leads as captain