🔥 Firehouse 51 is officially back in action, and NBC has just dropped the first look at the highly anticipated Chicago Fire Season 14 premiere.
Episode 1401: “Kicking Down Doors”
The new season kicks off Wednesday, October 1, with an episode titled “Kicking Down Doors.” According to TV Line, the premiere synopsis reads:
“A new face at Firehouse 51 causes tension, while rising chaos in the city brings new challenges to the team. Herrmann stalls on plans of relinquishing his office to Mouch.”
As always, fans can expect a mix of adrenaline-pumping rescues, emotional curveballs, and the kind of camaraderie that’s kept the series running strong for over a decade.
Meet Firehouse 51’s New Recruit
One of the biggest changes this year comes in the form of Sal Vasquez, played by Brandon Larracuente (On My Block, The Good Doctor). Vasquez is stepping in as driver following Sam Carver’s (Jake Lockett) exit at the end of Season 13.
But don’t expect him to blend seamlessly into the team right away.
“His arrival changes the whole dynamic at the firehouse,” Larracuente teased in a behind-the-scenes video shared on the One Chicago YouTube channel.
Vasquez’s bold, cocky personality immediately rubs Stella Kidd (Miranda Rae Mayo) the wrong way.
“Kidd is just kind of annoyed by the cockiness that he portrays,” Mayo admitted, setting the stage for what could be one of Season 14’s most intriguing new dynamics.
Ritter’s Storyline Isn’t Over Yet
While Season 13 marked the announced exits of both Daniel Kyri (Darren Ritter) and Jake Lockett (Sam Carver), fans will still see Ritter for part of Season 14. Kyri is set to appear in several early episodes to give the beloved character a proper sendoff.
Carver’s farewell, on the other hand, remains tied to the emotional finale of Season 13, where he revealed he was leaving Chicago to focus on his sobriety and his unresolved feelings for Violet.
What’s Next for Season 14
The departure of two fan-favorite firefighters, the addition of a new recruit, and fresh personal and professional challenges ensure that Chicago Fire remains as explosive as ever. Between big rescues and bigger emotional stakes, fans are bracing for a season that could reshape the firehouse family once again.
🔥 Chicago Fire Season 14 premieres Wednesday, October 1 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on NBC. New episodes stream the next day on Peacock.
