Entertainment TV Scripted TV Shows 'Station 19' Receives Early Season 6 Renewal Order at ABC The news of Station 19's renewal comes one day after its predecessor, Grey's Anatomy, was renewed for Season 19 By Dory Jackson Dory Jackson Dory Jackson is a Staff Editor for PEOPLE's TV News team. Upon joining the brand in March 2021, she has had the opportunity to interview a long list of celebrities, from Kate Hudson to Pierce Brosnan to Billy Porter. She has also helped recap popular TV shows like 'The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills,' 'Sister Wives' and 'Vanderpump Rules.' The New York-based Maryland native graduated from Randolph-Macon College in May 2016 with a focus on Communication Studies and Journalism. She came to PEOPLE in March 2021 after working at a number of major news companies, including Newsweek and Us Weekly. People Editorial Guidelines Published on January 11, 2022 12:08PM EST Photo: ABC/Christopher Willard Station 19 fans rejoice! Seattle's heroic group of firefighters aren't done fighting the good fight just yet. On Tuesday, ABC announced that the Grey's Anatomy spinoff series was renewed for season 6. Krista Vernoff, the show's executive producer and showrunner, will continue her duties for the upcoming season. "It's a privilege to tell stories of our heroic first responders, who on our show and in real life put their lives on the line every day to keep us all safe," Vernoff, 50, said in a statement. "I'm so grateful to Disney and ABC for the early pickup for season six of Station 19!" "It's a tribute to the incredible work of our talented cast, crew, writers and creative team, as well as the dedication of our loyal fans who tune in every week," she added. It's Christmas in Seattle! Get a First Look at the Grey's Anatomy and Station 19 Winter Finales The renewal of Station 19 comes after ABC revealed it ordered a 19th season of Grey's Anatomy. According to Craig Erwich, president of Hulu Originals and ABC Entertainment, the two series renewals "ensures more crossover opportunities and a thrilling night of appointment television." "The riveting storytelling and passionate fan base that Station 19 continues to cultivate is a testament to the unrelenting dedication of Krista Vernoff and the incredibly talented cast and crew," Erwich added of Station 19, specifically. ABC/John Fleenor Station 19, created by Stacy McKee, premiered on ABC in 2018. The action-drama follows the daily lives of those working at firehouse station 19 in Seattle, Washington. Jaina Lee Ortiz, Jason George, Grey Damon, Barrett Doss, Jay Hayden, Okieriete Onaodowan, Danielle Savre, Boris Kodjoe, Stefania Spampinato and Carlos Miranda are in the cast. Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. ABC Currently, Station 19 is in the middle of airing its fifth season. After the ABC hit aired its winter finale in December, TV Line reported on Jan. 5 that production on the series was delayed due to COVID-19's highly-transmissible Omicron variant Grey's Anatomy's set is also being impacted by COVID-19 delays. Because of that, the publication reported that both Station 19 and Grey's Anatomy will begin shooting again on Wednesday.