His leadership will be received differently by different people, and he will likely butt heads with some Firehouse 51 members. Some images show him and Hermann conversing in his office, and it doesn’t look like the conversation is going particularly well. Herrmann seemed like Boden’s natural replacement, so he might not be happy with being passed over. Will he pivot to another leadership position? Newman previewed “lots of drama” between Herrmann and Mouch as they climb the professional ladder.
The images also show Chief Pascal in the field as the Firehouse responds to a grisly fire in a tobacco shop. While Dom might be different from Boden, they will both do what needs to be done in an emergency, as he is seen helping a victim get to safety. A sneak peek shows him during the crisis, and his behavior is odd, piquing Severide’s interest. The episode’s title teases someone who goes wild in the field, and the best candidate seems to be the new chief.
The images feature several familiar faces who will also have personal arcs in the upcoming season. Jake Lockett is now a series regular, so expect more Sam Carver stories, especially with Violet. Newman teases ghosts from the past for these characters as they deal with unresolved trauma. “Violet’s haunted by Hawkins and what happened with Hawkins and that relationship. And Carver is haunted just as a soul,” she told Entertainment Weekly. Meanwhile, things heat up between Damon and Novak, but will they be able to keep up with the other person?
Chicago Fire Season 13 premieres on September 25.
