What the Full Cast Looks Like for Chicago Fire Season 14

As the siren wails for the fourteenth season of the iconic Chicago Fire, fans are bracing for more than just blazing action. Firehouse 51 has always been a place of camaraderie, danger, and deeply personal drama, driven by a dedicated ensemble cast. Season 14 promises to be one of the most transformative yet, marked by significant departures, exciting new arrivals, and major promotions that will reshape the dynamic of Engine 51, Truck 81, and Ambulance 61.

For devoted “Chihards,” knowing who will be answering the bell this year is essential. Below is your definitive, up-to-the-minute guide to the full cast of Chicago Fire Season 14, detailing the mainstays, the newcomers, and the emotional goodbyes.

The Core Crew: Returning Series Regulars

The heart and soul of Firehouse 51 remain firmly in place, ensuring the continuity and emotional depth that has defined the series for over a decade. The central figures anchoring Squad 3, Truck 81, and Engine 51 are all set to return, though many will be navigating brand-new roles and personal developments.

Squad 3 & Truck 81 Leadership

• Taylor Kinney as Lieutenant Kelly Severide: Severide remains the stalwart leader of Rescue Squad 3. Season 14 will see him embracing a profound new chapter as he and Stella move forward with their adoption plans, balancing his high-risk job with imminent fatherhood.
• Miranda Rae Mayo as Lieutenant Stella Kidd: As the fearless Lieutenant of Truck 81, Stella’s professional life is thriving. However, the season will test her resolve as she balances her leadership duties—including managing a challenging new recruit—with the emotional preparations for welcoming a child into the “Stellaride” home.
• Joe Miñoso as Joe Cruz: The veteran of Squad 3, Cruz continues to be the reliable and grounded backbone of the team. He’ll offer wisdom and steady support to Severide while continuing his own journey as a devoted family man.

Engine 51 & Ambulance 61

• David Eigenberg as Christopher Herrmann: Herrmann begins the season in a challenging new position. Having stepped down as Lieutenant of Engine 51 to allow Mouch to take the role, Herrmann is grappling with the shift in his identity and authority. His struggle to adjust to a non-leadership role will be a central emotional arc.
• Christian Stolte as Randy “Mouch” McHolland: The easy-going veteran finally achieved his long-sought goal and starts Season 14 as the official Lieutenant of Engine 51. This promotion will elevate Mouch’s responsibility and leadership role, but his relationship with Herrmann may face strain as his friend struggles to let go of his old office.
• Hanako Greensmith as Paramedic Violet Mikami: Violet remains a dedicated Paramedic in Charge of Ambulance 61. After a tumultuous Season 13, she’ll be focused on her career and her partnerships, continuing to be one of the most vital first responders in Chicago.
• Dermot Mulroney as Chief Dom Pascal: Firehouse 51’s commanding officer returns. Having earned the respect of the house, Chief Pascal will continue to lead through the “rising chaos” of the city, bringing his own complicated family background into play.

Welcome to the Family: The New Firefighter

Every season brings a fresh face to Firehouse 51, and Season 14 introduces a character poised to create instant drama and test the established dynamics of Truck 81.

Salvatore “Sal” Vasquez

• Brandon Larracuente as Salvatore “Sal” Vasquez: The newest addition to the roster, Vasquez is described as a confident, almost cocky, firefighter who joins Truck 81. His self-assured attitude is set to clash with Lieutenant Kidd, and his arrival immediately creates tension. Vasquez is not a simple character; he is described as an “onion” with hidden family history and layers of complexity that will be peeled back as the season progresses. He has a family background in law enforcement and first response, adding to his driven, but potentially challenging, personality.

Paramedic and Political Intrigue

Beyond the firehouse walls, the surrounding cast members who add color, political context, and medical support are also confirmed to be returning.

• Jocelyn Hudon as Paramedic Lyla Novak: Novak returns to Ambulance 61, where her upbeat energy and dedication have made her a solid partner for Violet. The new season is teased to bring “intriguing” crossover reasons for Novak with characters from Chicago Med, suggesting a potential new romantic interest from the medical side of the One Chicago universe.
• Annabeth Gish as Annette Davis (Recurring): Joining the cast in a recurring role is Annette Davis, the Mayor’s Chief of Staff. She is set to have a “very complicated” relationship with Chief Pascal, injecting a new layer of political tension and high-stakes maneuvering into the season’s storyline.
• Randy Flagler as Harold Capp and Anthony Ferraris as Tony: The beloved, reliable members of Squad 3 return to back up Severide and Cruz, ensuring that the necessary grit and quiet humor of the rescue squad remain a fixture of Firehouse 51.

The Emotional Farewells: Who’s Leaving Firehouse 51?

Season 14 is defined not just by who’s arriving, but by who’s saying goodbye. The firehouse is set to lose three significant figures, whose departures will leave noticeable holes in the dynamics of both Truck 81 and Engine 51.

Daniel Kyri as Darren Ritter (Imminent Exit)

• Status: Leaving early in Season 14.
• The thoughtful and dedicated firefighter will be part of the premiere episode as his exit arc begins. Fans will need to prepare their tissues, as Ritter’s departure will likely be a deeply emotional one, given his close ties to the crew and his mentorship under Herrmann. His exit provides the final confirmation of a roster spot opening up, leading to the introduction of Sal Vasquez.

Jake Lockett as Sam Carver (Departed)

• Status: Not returning as a series regular.
• Carver, who developed a compelling, often flirtatious, relationship with Violet in Season 13, will not be a main cast member. His transfer request to Denver, mentioned in the finale, seems to have been finalized. His absence immediately creates a void, particularly for Violet, and is the reason Truck 81 is in need of a new firefighter like Vasquez.

Michael Bradway as Jack Damon (Departed)

• Status: Exiting the series.
• Damon, who had a complex and dramatic storyline involving his long-lost connection to Firehouse 51, will also be departing the firehouse. His short-lived but impactful presence will be missed, with his exit further solidifying the extensive turnover on Truck 81.

The Season of Shakeups

Chicago Fire Season 14 is clearly shaping up to be a season of significant flux. The showrunners are using the opportunity of cast departures to not only introduce new, compelling personalities like Sal Vasquez and Annette Davis but also to pivot the careers of long-established characters.

The friction between the experienced, but now demoted, Herrmann and the newly promoted Mouch will fuel the emotional engine of the first half of the season. Simultaneously, the challenge posed by the confident new firefighter, Vasquez, to Lieutenant Kidd will keep Truck 81 on its toes. This combination of internal tension and external crisis—the city’s “rising chaos”—ensures that the Firehouse 51 family will be pushed, tested, and ultimately strengthened, ready to answer any call. The stage is set for a truly explosive and emotional return.