They battled flames, broke hearts, and kept us coming back season after season — but like any long-running series, Chicago Fire has seen more than a few emotional goodbyes.
With over a decade of drama and danger since its 2012 premiere, the show’s cast roster has changed many times — and after the Season 13 finale, even more familiar faces have stepped away from Firehouse 51. Daniel Kyri, Jake Lockett, and Michael Bradway are just the latest in a growing list of exits.
While fresh recruits are lining up to fill their boots in Season 14, fans still can’t help but wonder: Where are all those former favorites now?
If you caught Part 1 of our look back at the stars who’ve moved on from Chicago Fire, you know we’ve already revisited some major farewells. But now it’s time for Part 2 — and trust us, you don’t want to miss these updates.
Dora Madison as Jessica ‘Chili’ Chilton (seasons 3-4)
Dora Madison, who also sometimes performs as Madison Burge, debuted in season 3 of Chicago Fire as paramedic Jessica “Chili” Chilton before being promoted to a main cast member in season 4. It was a surprise, then, when Chili was fired halfway through the season after her work was compromised by her relapse into alcoholism.
“You can’t just save up the big moments and departures and entrances for characters at episode one and episode 22,” Olmstead told The Hollywood Reporter of the decision to write Chili off the show. “It got us some good stuff midway through the season as opposed as to waiting for a finale to have the character exit.”
Madison went on to appear in films from Richard Linklater (Everybody Wants Some!!) and Terrence Malick (Song to Song). She also starred in three movies from filmmaker Joe Begos: Bliss (2019), VFW (2019), and Christmas Bloody Christmas (2022).
Steven R. McQueen as Jimmy Borelli (seasons 4-5)
Steven R. McQueen was fresh off of six seasons of The Vampire Diaries when he joined Chicago Fire in 2015, though he wouldn’t last nearly so long on the series. As Truck 81 candidate Jimmy Borelli, McQueen debuted in the season 4 premiere before a petrol explosion partially blinded him in season 5, ending his stint on the show.
“There are times when people get injured, or really bad things happen to them, and we don’t follow through on that, and sometimes we feel like we have to pull the trigger on certain things,” executive producer Michael Brandt told TVLine of the decision to write McQueen’s Jimmy off the show.
McQueen guested on The CW’s Legacies (2018) after leaving Chicago Fire, and made appearances in the Hallmark Channel’s Home By Spring and an episode of the Netflix anthology Medal of Honor, both in 2018.
Annie Ilonzeh as Emily Foster (seasons 7-8)
Annie Ilonzeh’s Emily Foster was a paramedic brought on to replace Raymund’s Gabriela Dawson. But her character left the series unceremoniously following season 8.
Ilonzeh has stayed busy since leaving Chicago Fire, appearing in films such as Fear, Ruined, and Soul Mates, all released in 2023. She also joined the CBS series S.W.A.T. (2024–2025) for its final season, playing new recruit Devin Gamble.
Daniel Kyri as Darren Ritter (seasons 7-13)
Daniel Kyri only recently announced he was leaving Chicago Fire after starring as firefighter Daniel Ritter for seven seasons, five of which as a main cast member.
“I’ll miss this character, and it’s time to move on,” Kyri wrote on his Instagram Stories in April (via E! News). “Thank you to the cast, crew & the awesome fans.”
Currently, Kyri is focused on his music career. He released an EP, Childish Games, on July 18.
Alberto Rosende as Blake Gallo (seasons 8-12)
Alberto Rosende starred as firefighter Blake Gallo on four seasons of Chicago Fire, departing in the season 12 premiere when Blake decided to move to Detroit to care for his aunt.
“When I decided to end my time with Chicago, it wasn’t easy,” the actor wrote in an Instagram Story, per Deadline. “The people I’ve met were truly special, the friendships I’ve made will last a lifetime, and the story I got to tell was one that made me proud.”
Adriyan Rae as Gianna Mackey (season 9)
Adriyan Rae played paramedic Gianna Mackey on season 9 of Chicago Fire, but left the show for “private reasons,” per creator and executive producer Derek Haas.
“To hear that as a showrunner, you absolutely respect what an actor needs,” he told EW at the time. “All I can say is we love her and I know she’s going to be great on some other series. And she left 51 on great terms, so there’s a chance we could check in on her. We’re always looking for something to boost up a crossover! I don’t think we’ve seen the last of Mackey in Firehouse 51.”
In 2021, the same year she left Chicago Fire, Rae scored a leading role on Paramount+ series The Game (2021–2023), which she starred in for two seasons. She last appeared on Netflix’s Forever (2025), which is executive produced by Oscar winner Regina King.
Jake Lockett as Sam Carver (seasons 11-13)
Jake Lockett recurred on seasons 11 and 12 of Chicago Fire as firefighter Sam Carver before becoming a main cast member in season 13. However, by that season’s end, the character announced he was transferring to a firehouse in Denver amid struggles with alcohol.
“While I don’t exactly know what the future looks like, I do know that it won’t be exactly what it was and I am going to miss the hell out of that,” Lockett wrote in an April Instagram post. “It’s been an honor bringing Sam to life and to every one of you, thank you for the love and support over the past three years.”
Earlier this year, the actor eloped to Hawaii with actress Dominique Domingo (The Accountant 2).
Michael Bradway as Jack Damon (seasons 12-13)
The latest cast member to leave Firehouse 51 is Michael Bradway’s Jack Damon, the half-brother of Taylor Kinney’s Kelly Severide. As recently reported by EW, Damon’s departure boiled down to scheduling conflicts.
Bradway is slated to star as Charlie Florek in Amazon Prime Video’s upcoming adaptation of Every Summer After, the bestselling romantic novel from author Carley Fortune.
