Chicago Fire returns with one of the most gripping episodes yet in Season 13. Episode 18, titled Post Mortem, takes Firehouse 51 in a direction fans haven’t seen before. As the investigation into a deadly firefight unfolds, the entire crew is placed under scrutiny.
For the first time, we’ll see Deputy Commissioner Boden (Eamonn Walker) taking charge in his new role, as he returns to Firehouse 51 to investigate the aftermath of a catastrophic fire. The episode promises an emotional and intense ride, with a mix of flashbacks and shifting perspectives to piece together what went wrong during the disastrous firefight that left a firefighter in critical condition.
Boden, with his usual stern expression, is seen examining an incident board filled with floor plans and investigative notes, working to uncover the “how,” “who,” and “why” of the tragic night. The episode will dive deep into the minds of the crew members, with each of them narrating their version of events through flashbacks, giving viewers unique insights into the tragic night. With Stella Kidd (Miranda Rae Mayo), Kelly Severide (Taylor Kinney), Christopher Herrmann (David Eigenberg), and Chief Pascal (Dermot Mulroney) all under scrutiny, tensions are high as the crew faces not just the investigation but also their own guilt and trauma from the night of the fire.
A Shocking Death Looms Over Firehouse 51
As if the investigation weren’t enough, a chilling twist awaits viewers: someone will not make it out of this firefight alive. In a recent interview, Eamonn Walker revealed that a firefighter was “left behind” in the blaze—a no-go in the firefighting world. This devastating mistake could cost a beloved character their life. With the crew already reeling from the tragic death of Pascal’s wife, Monica, the emotional stakes are sky-high.
Speculation has run wild about who might be at risk. Could it be Jack Damon (Michael Bradway), Sam Carver (Jake Lockett), Randy “Mouch” McHolland (Christian Stolte), or Joe Cruz (Joe Miñoso)? While Herrmann, Stella, and Severide appear safe in the episode stills, the possibility of one of the others being critically injured is still very much on the table.
The Post Mortem episode is shaping up to be a pivotal moment in Chicago Fire. With the investigation into the firefight, flashbacks that reveal secrets, and the possibility of losing one of their own, the firehouse will never be the same again.
Don’t miss the gripping hour on Chicago Fire when Post Mortem airs on Wednesday, April 16, 2025. Will Firehouse 51 recover from this heart-wrenching tragedy, or will they lose one of their own for good?
