Chicago Fire

Chicago Fire is an American television drama about the firefighters, rescue personnel, and paramedics of the fictional Firehouse 51 in the Chicago Fire Department.

Chicago Fire is an American television drama about the firefighters, rescue personnel, and paramedics of the fictional Firehouse 51 in the Chicago Fire Department. The series follows both their professional duties and personal lives as they respond to emergencies in Chicago. It premiered on NBC in 2012 and is part of Dick Wolf’s Chicago franchise. As of 2026, the series has 15 seasons.

Premise

Chicago Fire follows the work and private lives of the firefighters, rescue squad members, and paramedics stationed at the fictional Firehouse 51. Episodes typically combine emergency-response storylines with ongoing interpersonal and family drama.

Production and broadcast

The series was created by Michael Brandt and Derek Haas and launched on NBC in 2012. It is produced by Universal Television and Wolf Films. In Canada, the series airs through broadcasters and streaming services that carry NBC Universal programming, and it is widely followed by Canadian viewers as part of the Chicago franchise.

Cast

The ensemble cast has featured Jesse Spencer, Taylor Kinney, Kara Killmer, Monica Raymund, and other recurring and main performers over the course of the series.

Franchise context

Chicago Fire is one of the core series in the Chicago franchise, alongside Chicago P.D. and Chicago Med. These series share a connected fictional universe and occasionally feature crossover storylines.