Heading into Chicago Fire season 14, Herrmann has a big problem to deal with, and, on the surface, it might seem like Pascal is at fault, when, in reality, the blame falls on Boden. As many will recall, Eamonn Walker’s Boden left Chicago Fire in 2024. After 12 seasons and more than 250 episodes, Boden is no longer Firehouse 51’s chief.
Dermot Mulroney’s Pascal replaced Boden in Chicago Fire season 13, and as of the finale, he remains the fire station’s chief. At first, it was unclear whether Pascal would be a permanent fixture at Firehouse 51. He butted heads with some of the firefighters (like Kidd). However, Pascal has become a part of the family, and he’s not going anywhere anytime soon.
Chief Boden Was The One Who Decided Herrmann’s Firehouse 51 Goal
Boden Wanted Herrmann To Be His Successor
During the Chicago Fire season 12 finale, Boden expressed to Herrmann that he wanted him to take his place as Firehouse 51’s chief once he left. Before that, Herrmann’s desire to be a chief someday was nonexistent. The firefighter seemingly never even thought about stepping into Boden’s shoes until the former chief told him that he wanted him to be his successor.
Of course, Herrmann was an obvious choice. He is one of the original Chicago Fire characters, having been around since the pilot in 2012. If anyone could lead Firehouse 51, it would be Herrmann, given his experience and close connection with the other firefighters and paramedics. However, Boden forced him down that path, and now, he’s nowhere close to becoming chief.
