Fans eagerly awaiting the return of Firehouse 51 should mark their calendars! While filming for Chicago Fire Season 13 officially wrapped on April 17, 2025, casting and production preparations are well underway for Season 14, which is expected to premiere in Fall 2025.
NBC officially renewed all three One Chicago series—Chicago Fire (Season 14), Chicago P.D. (Season 13), and Chicago Med (Season 11)—in May 2025, ensuring that the beloved dramas will return as part of the 2025-2026 TV season.
While an exact start date for Season 14 filming hasn’t been publicly announced, traditionally, the One Chicago shows kick off production in the summer months (typically July or August) to prepare for their fall premieres. This means that crews will soon be back on location in Chicago, bringing the city’s iconic landmarks and working firehouses to life once more.
Key Filming Locations:
- Firehouse 51: Exterior shots are famously filmed at the real-life Chicago Fire Department Engine 18 station at 1360 S. Blue Island Ave. Interior scenes for Firehouse 51, and many other sets, are shot at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios.
- Molly’s Pub: The exterior of the crew’s favorite hangout, Molly’s Pub, is still occasionally filmed at the real bar, Lottie’s Pub (1924 W. Cortland St.), though most interior scenes are now replicated on a soundstage at Cinespace to avoid disrupting business.
- Various Chicago Neighborhoods: The show frequently uses real Chicago streets and neighborhoods, capturing the authentic feel of the Windy City.
What to Expect from Production:
Showrunner Andrea Newman has already hinted at significant changes for Firehouse 51 in Season 14, including “a lot of turnover” and “goodbyes,” reflecting real-world budget cuts impacting fire departments. This means that while some familiar faces like Chief Dom Pascal (Dermot Mulroney) are confirmed to return, viewers should also anticipate new characters joining the ranks to fill the voids left by departing team members like Daniel Kyri (Darren Ritter) and Jake Lockett (Sam Carver), whose exits were tied to budget-related changes.
As production gears up, fans can look forward to potential cast social media posts from set, offering glimpses of the Firehouse 51 crew back in action. The new season promises to be a dynamic one, as the show balances its signature action and heartfelt drama with compelling new character dynamics.
