Chicago Fire launched the wildly successful One Chicago franchise for NBC, and has now been renewed for a thirteenth season. Debuting in 2012, the series follows the firefighters and paramedics of the fictional Firehouse 51 in Chicago, responding to some of the most dangerous emergencies that rock the city. Like many of the best procedurals, Chicago Fire shines because it is as much about the harrowing adventure as it is about the complicated personal lives of the characters.

Naturally, Chicago Fire's immediate success led NBC to launch a myriad of spinoffs set in the same universe, and TV maven Dick Wolf eventually came on board to helm the entire One Chicago franchise. Despite its rapid expansion, Chicago Fire has remained true to form and continues to deliver gripping drama season after season. While season 12 was delayed due to the Hollywood strikes of 2023, nothing has dulled the popularity of the series or franchise, and the flagship series shows no signs of stopping anytime soon.

Chicago Fire Season 13: Latest News

A One Chicago Promo Is Revealed

Pascal's new leadership style clearly rubs the other characters the wrong way, and tension will be high in season 13.

In preparation for the return of One Chicago Wednesdays in September, NBC has revealed a teaser that serves as the first glimpse of the new seasons. Revealed on the official Instagram for One Chicago, the teaser features Chicago Fire predominantly, and highlights the arrival of the new chief, Dom Pascal. Despite seeming to be affable on the outside, Pascal's new leadership style clearly rubs the other characters the wrong way, and tension will be high in season 13.

Chicago Fire Season 13 Release Date

One Chicago Wednesdays Return In September

Chicago Fire was quickly renewed for its 13th season along with the rest of the One Chicago shows, and now NBC has put the franchise back on the schedule. One Chicago Wednesdays return on September 25, with the lead-off show once again being the youngest series, Chicago Med. The flagship show, Chicago Fire, is slated to air its 13th season at 9pm on Wednesdays.

Chicago Fire season 12 concluded on May 22, 2024.

Chicago Fire Season 13 Cast

A Lot Of Changes Before Season 13

While a full cast list is still elusive, it isn't difficult to speculate about who will reprise their roles in season 13. Shows like Chicago Fire have pretty consistent ensembles, but the tumultous changes that happened before season 12 are repeating for season 13 as well. Despite that, fans can expect to see a lot of familiar faces, including Taylor Kinney's Severide, who made his big return in season 12. Though he only ed the show at the beginning of season 12, Rome Flynn won't return as Derrick Gibson in season 13.

Two other major departures rocked season 12, though one was much more expected than the other. First, Kara Killmer departed the series after 10 seasons as Sylvie Brett, and the season concluded with the resignation of District Chief Wallace Boden played by Eamonn Walker. Dermot Mulroney has been cast to play incoming Chief Dom Pascal, who is said to have a different leadership style. Jocelyn Hudon's paramedic Lyla Novak will be upgraded as a recurring character to fill the void left by Brett's departure.

The presumptive cast of Chicago Fire season 13 will likely include:

Chicago Fire Season 13 Story

Where Will Season 13 Take The Crew?

The story of Chicago Fire season 13 is going to be shaped by the conclusion of season 12 which saw Boden retire from his role as Chief and even tap a successor, Christopher Hermann. However, it has been revealed that the Chief will be a new character named Dom Pascal (played by Dermot Mulroney), hinting that the changing of the guard could be tumultuous. While predicting the overarching storyline is impossible at this juncture, it is guaranteed that season 13 will see a whole new slate of city-wide emergencies that test the limits of the Firehouse 51 team.

Chicago Fire Season 13 Trailer

Watch The Promo Video Below

NBC has begun hyping up the new seasons of the One Chicago franchise by sharing a promo on Instagram that hints at all three returning shows. Chicago Fire season 13 takes center stage as the arrival of Chief Dom Pascal is not so warmly welcomed by the Firehouse 51 team. Though brief in scope, the teaser suggests that tensions are going to stay high throughout the season.