As the summer sun blazes on, One Chicago fans are experiencing a heat of their own — but it’s not coming from their screens. With Chicago Fire on a seasonal hiatus, Chi-Hards everywhere are counting the days until Firehouse 51 reignites in what’s shaping up to be the most anticipated return in franchise history.
Season 13 left viewers breathless with a string of gripping episodes, from high-stakes rescues to deeply emotional milestones. Stella Kidd (Miranda Rae Mayo) and Kelly Severide (Taylor Kinney) are expecting their first child, a long-awaited moment that promises both joy and chaos in the episodes ahead. Meanwhile, fan-favorite Mouch McHolland (Christian Stolte) earned a hard-won promotion, stepping into his new role as lieutenant, ready to lead with the same heart and humor that’s made him a staple since season one.
And then there’s Chief Dom Pascal (Dermot Mulroney), whose calm leadership and heroism have been a guiding force through turbulent times at the Windy City’s busiest firehouse. Season 13 closed with emotional highs and cliffhangers galore, leaving fans desperate to know what happens next.
Unfortunately, as of June 11, 2025, Chicago Fire is officially on summer hiatus, along with Chicago P.D. and Chicago Med. NBC has confirmed that Season 14 will premiere in Fall 2025, with new episodes set to pick up where the emotional rollercoaster of Season 13 left off.
But the break hasn’t dampened fan excitement. Quite the opposite — anticipation is reaching a boiling point.
“It’s never lost on me how special it is to be a part of something with the longevity this has,” Kinney told Us Weekly, speaking to the magic behind the scenes. That same magic — the tight-knit camaraderie, the authentic storytelling, the sense of family both on and off camera — is what keeps fans coming back year after year.
And David Eigenberg (Chris Herrmann) echoed the sentiment, revealing to NBC Insider, “We laugh hard every day on this show. That’s why the crew stays. It’s a beautiful set.”
While Firehouse 51 may be off duty for now, the fandom is anything but. From rewatching old episodes on Peacock to speculating about what’s next for Jake Lockett’s Sam Carver, Chicago Fire enthusiasts are fueling online forums with theories, hopes, and plenty of excitement.
So, what can fans do while they wait? This summer hiatus is the perfect time to catch up on missed episodes or revisit unforgettable arcs from the past 13 seasons. And with NBC’s summer lineup offering shows like America’s Got Talent, Destination X, and American Ninja Warrior, there’s no shortage of drama, talent, and action to tide viewers over.
Still, nothing quite compares to the roaring engines of Firehouse 51.
