When Chicago Fire season 13 started, we wondered if a particular character was only going to be around for a season. After all, it looked certain that Herrmann would move up the ranks and take the spot that Boden said was his, so we didn’t think we should get attached to Chief Pascal. Then things changed, and now Herrmann has handed over his bugles to make sure that Mouch has the spot that he wants.
What does this mean for Chief Pascal, though? Is he going to be sticking around in Chicago Fire season 14? Showrunner Andrea Newman told TV Insider that that is definitely the case.
Some of the writing was definitely on the wall earlier in the season. While Herrmann moved up the ranks by taking the Captain exam and then working toward the Chief exam, it was clear that he didn’t really want that. As he realized that it would mean more paperwork and sitting behind a desk, he decided that he wanted to be the one running into the fire.
Of course, he also wanted to make sure that Mouch would rise up the ranks and be a Lieutenant somewhere in Firehouse 51. To do that, he talked to Chief Grissom to demote himself back to a regular firefighter. This wasn’t done with any pressure from anyone else, and it makes the most sense considering the direction the show had been taking Herrmann.
When Chicago Fire season 13 started, we wondered if a particular character was only going to be around for a season. After all, it looked certain that Herrmann would move up the ranks and take the spot that Boden said was his, so we didn’t think we should get attached to Chief Pascal. Then things changed, and now Herrmann has handed over his bugles to make sure that Mouch has the spot that he wants.
What does this mean for Chief Pascal, though? Is he going to be sticking around in Chicago Fire season 14? Showrunner Andrea Newman told TV Insider that that is definitely the case.
Some of the writing was definitely on the wall earlier in the season. While Herrmann moved up the ranks by taking the Captain exam and then working toward the Chief exam, it was clear that he didn’t really want that. As he realized that it would mean more paperwork and sitting behind a desk, he decided that he wanted to be the one running into the fire.
Of course, he also wanted to make sure that Mouch would rise up the ranks and be a Lieutenant somewhere in Firehouse 51. To do that, he talked to Chief Grissom to demote himself back to a regular firefighter. This wasn’t done with any pressure from anyone else, and it makes the most sense considering the direction the show had been taking Herrmann.
So, that means Firehouse 51 still needs a Chief, and Chief Pascal is that man. Newman has made it clear that he’s coming back for another season.
So, that means Firehouse 51 still needs a Chief, and Chief Pascal is that man. Newman has made it clear that he’s coming back for another season.
