New images from Chicago Fire season 13 reveal a closer look at the team’s replacement Wallace Boden (Eamonn Walker), giving us a sneak peek at what to expect from upcoming episodes. It was previously confirmed that Boden will no longer be Captain of Fire Brigade 51 in Chicago Fire season 13, after being promoted to Deputy Commissioner of the Chicago Fire Department at the end of season 12. The new Captain will be Dom Pascal (Dermot Mulroney), an experienced firefighter from Miami who is described as a fun-loving leader who works well in stressful situations.
Now, two images from Entertainment Weekly reveal a closer look at Captain Pascal in Chicago Fire season 13 ahead of his on-screen debut. The image shows him rescuing a person after a large explosion at a building. Another image shows familiar members of the team gathered around to respond to an incident with two fire engines on the street. Check out the new images from the show below: Pascal leading a man to safety after the explosion reflects the compassionate leader he’s been described as leading up to his upcoming debut. While he’ll be replacing Boden on Chicago Fire going forward, it’s clear from his character that he’ll be quite different from the fatherly leader of Firehouse 51.
In addition to his new position as Chief, the firefighter will have to deal with marital issues as his wife Monica (KaDee Strickland) enters the picture. With a full backstory on the way, it looks like he’ll have a lot of catching up to do when he joins the team. But, even if his arrival is a welcome one, it’ll be a difficult transition for many of the current characters. That includes Lieutenant Christopher Herrmann (David Eigenberg), who Boden tasked with looking after the Firehouse 51 team before he left. Fortunately, the former Chief will still be appearing in a recurring role this season, meaning any grievances the team has with their new leader can be worked out alongside their old mentor. With Pascal becoming the new Chief, it looks like Chicago Fire is expanding into new places for the characters.
While Boden’s role will be different for the next series, Pascal’s willingness to go to the front lines to save people shows his dedication to the job. While his arrival will create new dynamics within Chicago Fire that the team will have to get used to, he seems to be settling into his new role quite well. While it won’t be clear how committed he will be until the first episode drops, this latest image looks like a promising new start for him and for Firehouse 51.
