The Chicago Fire season 13 premiere, “Monster in the Field,” was focused on establishing Pascal as Firehouse 51’s new leader. Not much has been revealed about him, but the outing shares pertinent information about the new character, not to mention planting plot seeds for his intriguing past. As it turns out, Pascal started his firefighting career in Chicago but spent the last several years in Miami. He moved back to the Windy City to deal with his marital issues.
Despite the team trying to accept him as their new leader, Pascal seems adamant about making waves from the get-go.
Regardless of his personal life, however, it’s clear that he is no Chief Boden. Despite the team trying to accept him as their new leader, Pascal seems adamant about making waves from the get-go. His initial conversation with Hermann is laced with unnecessary innuendo. Pascal continues his shift by introducing a cellphone ban rule during the team’s meal, explaining that it will allow them to bond, even though they have been together for years. He also forces his Lieutenants to orally deliver their report. That’s all on top of warning Severide about working with his wife, Stella Kidd.