The crew at Firehouse 51 is officially back in action. After months of anticipation, Chicago Fire Season 14 premieres Wednesday, October 1 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on NBC, kicking off another thrilling year of the One Chicago franchise.
As always, Wednesday nights are all about Chicago Med (8 p.m.), Chicago Fire (9 p.m.), and Chicago P.D. (10 p.m.), with next-day streaming on Peacock.
Big Changes Ahead for Firehouse 51
While NBC is keeping details of the Season 14 premiere under wraps, fans already know to expect some major cast shakeups.
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Brandon Larracuente (On Call) joins as a new series regular. The actor shared his excitement on Instagram:
“Always wanted to visit Chicago and now I’ve got a real reason to go. Grateful to @wolfentertainment for the opportunity to join the show. Chi-town, here I come.” -
Daniel Kyri (Darren Ritter) and Jake Lockett (Sam Carver) have both departed. Ritter’s absence is still unexplained, but Carver’s emotional exit was written into the Season 13 finale—he left for Denver to focus on sobriety and admitted he still had feelings for Violet (Hanako Greensmith).
Lockett thanked fans in a heartfelt message:
“So much pride in this journey. It’s been an honor bringing Sam to life… I am going to miss the hell out of that.” -
Michael Bradway, who plays Jack Damon (Kelly Severide’s younger brother), won’t appear this season due to scheduling conflicts.
What About the Rest of One Chicago?
The entire Wolf Entertainment block is rolling out fresh episodes tonight:
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Chicago Med Season 11 returns first, continuing its high-stakes blend of personal and medical drama.
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Chicago P.D. launches Season 13 at 10 p.m. with a new face: Arienne Mandi (The Night Agent) joins as a recruit with a mysterious past as a soldier of fortune and contractor.
Why Season 14 Matters
For longtime fans, Chicago Fire Season 14 represents both continuity and change. Beloved vets like Taylor Kinney (Severide) and Kara Killmer (Sylvie Brett) are expected to anchor the season, while new blood injects fresh energy into the firehouse.
And with its mix of personal drama, daring rescues, and emotional goodbyes, the series shows no sign of losing the formula that’s kept audiences hooked for more than a decade.
🔥 Bottom line: Firehouse 51 is back on duty, and with new recruits, big departures, and the promise of classic Chicago Fire intensity, Season 14 is already shaping up to be one of the most talked-about in years.
