Chicago Fire fans are getting an early New Year gift: a familiar face is officially heading back to Firehouse 51.
Katelynn Shennett, who plays fan-favorite Kylie Estevez, has confirmed she’ll appear in Chicago Fire season 14 when the show returns in January 2026. The actress shared the news on Instagram with a smiling trailer selfie, writing, “The feeling when you’re back on set with all your friends,” paired with Alicia Keys’ “Girl on Fire”—a sweet nod to Kylie’s roots in Stella Kidd’s mentorship program.
While NBC hasn’t revealed when Kylie will reappear or how long she’ll stay, her return hints at new storylines ahead. Fans last saw Kylie in season 13, helping Herrmann investigate missing fire hydrants—a rare but charming team-up.
Whether she’s back as a temporary floater, a paramedic in the new pilot program, or something more long-term, viewers will be thrilled to see her return. Kylie has been a standout since season 8, and many hope her comeback signals a bigger presence at 51—especially given her close ties to Kidd and her years assisting Chief Boden.
Chicago Fire season 14 returns January 7, 2026, at 9/8c on NBC.
