Chicago Fire Season 14 Loses A Main Firehouse 51 Member (But With A Caveat)

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Okay, so here’s the scoop on Chicago Fire season 14. Word is we’re going to say goodbye to a key member of Firehouse 51, which is always tough. But, there’s a bit of a catch to the news. It’s been a busy time for the whole One Chicago universe – with announcements flying left and right, and news of another crossover coming soon – and this latest update focuses on the show that started it all. It’s shaping up to be another dramatic season, folks!

The fourteenth season of Chicago Fire saw some changes at Firehouse 51, with the departures of Sam Carver and Darren Ritter and the arrival of Sal Vasquez. Since then, the main cast has remained consistent, aside from temporary absences—a common practice for large-cast network shows trying to manage budgets. However, Chicago Fire is heading towards a significant turning point as the series progresses.

According to Deadline, Dermot Mulroney will be temporarily leaving his role as Dom Pascal on Chicago Fire starting with season 14, episode 15. While his character will appear in the planned 2026 One Chicago crossover event, his departure will last until the end of the year, with a potential return after that. Rob Morgan is joining the show as Battalion Chief Hopkins and will take on some of Dom Pascal’s responsibilities during his absence.

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After Eammon Walker left Chicago Fire during season 12, Brian Mulroney’s character, Pascal, took over as the new chief. Initially, there was some uncertainty as Pascal and the team at Firehouse 51 got to know each other and build trust. But by the end of the season, Pascal proved his dedication, and the team readily accepted his leadership.

Lately, Pascal has been struggling with the effects of recent budget cuts to the CFD. He even thought about running for office to try and change how the department operates, and it’s unclear if his upcoming leave is related to that. Meanwhile, Mulroney’s temporary exit is directly caused by budget cuts to Chicago Fire itself. Rather than spread those cuts across multiple characters or episodes, the writers chose to use a storyline to explain his extended absence.

The report doesn’t confirm whether Brian ‘Pascal’ Mulroney will be back before the end of season 14, but it suggests his departure isn’t permanent. Chicago Fire has handled similar situations before, though the circumstances were different when Taylor Kinney took a break. Fans are hoping NBC and Wolf Entertainment can work something out to bring Pascal back this season, rather than waiting until season 15.

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2026-01-23 19:47