Going into Season 13, another new face will be in Firehouse 51. According to Deadline, Chicago Fire has decided to bring in someone new instead of promoting one of the existing senior firehouse members to the position previously held by Boden. After Eamonn Walker left his series regular duties, the character was promoted to a higher position in the CFD, which saw him leave his long-time residence at the firehouse. Chicago Fire will reportedly bring in a new chief from Miami, whose name is Dom Pascal, but could change later. The character has not been cast yet, with production currently looking for someone to bring them to life.
Like his successor, the character will be male with a lot of experience working in firefighting. Dom started his career in the CFD, but he has been a chief in Miami for the past ten years. He is hailed as someone cheerful who works well under pressure. His qualities are not similar to Boden, and his leadership style is quite different from Boden’s. Where personal lives are concerned, Dom has a similar past to Boden’s, where they are not together with their wives. Boden is divorced from his first wife, while Dom is estranged from his wife.
Why Did Boden Leave ‘Chicago Fire’?
Walker’s departure from the series was remarkeable, particularly as he was a series regular from the beginning. Showrunner Andrea Newman had teased the departure prior to the finale, saying:
