Introduction

Chicago Fire has officially been renewed for season 14 on NBC. As the series that launched the One Chicago universe, the show follows the heroic firefighters of Firehouse 51 in Chicago as they face emergencies, disasters, and personal drama. Since its premiere in 2012, Chicago Fire has maintained a loyal fanbase and led to successful spin-offs like Chicago P.D. and Chicago Med.

2. Season 14 Confirmation & Air Date

NBC confirmed Chicago Fire season 14 along with the other two One Chicago shows. All three will return for the 2025–2026 TV season, airing Wednesday nights in the usual lineup: Chicago Med will start the night, followed by Chicago Fire, and then Chicago P.D. will close it out.

3. Major Changes After Season 13

Season 13 marked a turning point with the departure of Chief Wallace Boden (played by Eamonn Walker). He’s being replaced by Chief Dom Pascal (played by Dermot Mulroney), a new leader whose management style has already clashed with the crew. This shift in leadership is expected to drive much of the tension in season 14.

4. Chicago Fire Season 14 Cast

Here’s the expected main cast for season 14:

Taylor Kinney as Kelly Severide
Dermot Mulroney as Chief Dom Pascal
David Eigenberg as Lt. Christopher Herrmann
Joe Minoso as Joe Cruz
Miranda Rae Mayo as Lt. Stella Kidd
Hanako Greensmith as Violet Mikami
Christian Stolte as Randall “Mouch” McHolland
Jocelyn Hudon as Lyla Novak

Two cast members, Daniel Kyri (Darren Ritter) and Jake Lockett (Sam Carver), will not return in season 14.

5. Severide & Kidd Expecting a Baby

At the end of season 13, Severide and Kidd revealed they are expecting a baby. While they had previously tried and failed to adopt, this pregnancy news brings new joy and possibilities. Season 14 will likely explore how this major life change affects their personal and professional lives.

6. Storylines and What to Expect

As with every season, Firehouse 51 will continue to respond to life-threatening emergencies while navigating personal struggles. But several plot threads from season 13 will carry over:

The show will have to explain the exits of Ritter and Carver
Herrmann’s decision to step down as lieutenant to let Mouch take over will likely cause some friction
The team will face shifting dynamics with new leadership and new characters
Severide and Kidd’s journey into parenthood will be a key emotional thread in season 14