The first season of '' Chicago Fire'', an American drama

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with executive producer

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, and producers

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, and

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premiered on October 10, 2012, at Wednesday 10:00 p.m. EST, on

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television network. The season concluded after 24 episodes on May 22, 2013.

Overview

The show follows the lives of the firefighters and paramedics working for the

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at the firehouse of Engine 51, Truck 81, Squad 3, Ambulance 61 and Battalion 25.

Cast and characters

Regular cast members

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as Lieutenant

Matthew Casey Matthew Casey is a fictional character on the NBC drama '' Chicago Fire'', portrayed by actor Jesse Spencer. Casey is a firefighter at Firehouse 51. He was a lieutenant from Seasons 1 through 6 and from season 6 is a captain in the Chicago Fire ...

-Truck 81 *

Taylor Kinney Taylor Jackson Kinney (born July 15, 1981) is an American actor and model. He has played Mason Lockwood in ''The Vampire Diaries'', Jared in ''Zero Dark Thirty'', Phil in '' The Other Woman'', and Chicago Fire Department Lieutenant Kelly Severi ...

as Lieutenant

Kelly Severide Kelly Severide is a fictional character on the NBC drama '' Chicago Fire''. As 2nd shift's lieutenant at Firehouse 51, Severide is the leader of Rescue Squad 3. Severide is portrayed by Taylor Kinney. Background and characterization Severide gra ...

-Squad 3 *

Monica Raymund Monica Maria Raymund (born July 26, 1986) is an American actress, known for her roles as Maria "Ria" Torres in the Fox crime drama ''Lie to Me'' (2009–2011), Dana Lodge in the CBS legal drama ''The Good Wife'' (2011–2012), Gabriela Dawson in ...

as Paramedic in Charge Gabriela Dawson-Ambulance 61 *

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as Paramedic Leslie Shay-Ambulance 61 * Charlie Barnett as Firefighter Candidate Peter Mills-Truck 81 *

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as Battalion Chief Wallace Boden-Battalion 25 *

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as Firefighter Christopher Hermann-Truck 81 *

Teri Reeves Teri Lynn Reeves (née Kretz) is an American theater and television actress. Her television credits include '' Chicago Fire'', '' Battleground'', and '' NCIS''. Early life Reeves was born in Northern California but moved many times in her life. ...

as Doctor Hallie Thomas (Main, episodes 1-7; guest, episodes 20-22)

Recurring cast members

Yuri Sardarov Yuri Sardarov, aka Yuriy Sardarov, (born January 28, 1988) is an American actor and producer. He has done extensive work in the theater. He starred on NBC's '' Chicago Fire'' until season 8. Early life Yuri Sardarov is half-Georgian and half-Arm ...

as Firefighter Brian "Otis" Zvonecek-Truck 81 *

Joe Minoso Joe Miñoso (born September 25, 1978) is an American theater and television actor. He currently stars in NBC's '' Chicago Fire''. Early life He saw his first girlfriend in a school play at Lincoln High School where she took him backstage and he ...

as Firefighter/Chauffeur Joe Cruz-Truck 81 *

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as Firefighter Randy "Mouch" McHolland-Truck 81 *

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as Detective Antonio Dawson * Robyn Coffin as Cindy Hermann *

Jason Beghe Jason Deneen Beghe (; born March 12, 1960) is an American actor. Since 2014, he has starred in the NBC TV series ''Chicago P.D.'' as sergeant Hank Voight. He is also known for starring in the 1988 George A. Romero film '' Monkey Shines'', playin ...

as Detective Hank Voight *

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as Firefighter Jose Vargas-Truck 81/Squad 3 * William Smillie as Firefighter Kevin Hadley-Squad 3 *

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as Firefighter Harold Capp-Squad 3 * Anthony Ferraris as Firefighter Tony Ferraris-Squad 3 * Chaon Cross as Heather Darden *

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as Leon Cruz *

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as Ingrid Mills * Alexandra Metz as Elise Mills *

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as Clarice Carthage *

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as Benny Severide *

Nicole Forester Nicole Forester (born November 19, 1972) is an American actress. She is best known for her role as Maggie Zajac on the Starz original series ''Boss'' and as Cassie Layne Winslow on '' Guiding Light''. She currently appears as Christie on NBC's ...

as Christie Casey Jordan *

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as Nancy Casey * Cody Sullivan as Ernie *

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as Lieutenant Eric Whaley

Guest stars

* Corey Sorenson as Firefighter Andy Darden-Truck 81 * Melissa Sagemiller as Detective Jules Wilhite *

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as Officer Kevin Atwater

Special guest

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as himself (Mayor of Chicago)

Episodes

Production

The series pilot, co-written by creators

and

, was filmed in Chicago and, according to an NBC representative, the series will continue to be filmed there.

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made an appearance in the series' pilot episode. Emanuel stated: "It's easier being mayor than playing mayor. I told them I'd do it under one condition: the TV show is making an investment to the Firefighters' Widows and Orphans Fund." The network placed an order for the series in May 2012. After receiving an additional script order in October, ''Chicago Fire'' was picked up for a full season on November 8, 2012. On January 29, 2013, ''Chicago Fire'' had its episode total increased from 22 to 23. One week later, on February 6, 2013, ''Chicago Fire'' received one more episode, giving it a total of 24 episodes for season one. The firehouse shown is Engine 18's quarters, located at 1360 S. Blue Island Ave. between 13th & Racine. Housed here is Engine 18, 2-2-1 (Deputy District Chief - 1st District), 4-5-7 (Paramedic Field Chief - EMS District 7), 6-4-16 (High-Rise Response Unit), and Ambulance 65.

Spinoff

On March 27, 2013,

announced plans for a proposed spin-off of ''Chicago Fire'',

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reported they heard the spin-off would involve the Chicago Police Department, the spin-off series being created and produced by

, with

, Michael Brant, and

serving as executive producers. It premiered on January 8, 2014. The show follows an Intelligence Unit and is filmed entirely in Chicago. The main cast includes

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Patrick Flueger Patrick John Flueger (born December 10, 1983) is an American actor, known for a lead role as Shawn Farrell in the television series ''The 4400''. He currently appears in a main role on ''Chicago P.D.'', playing Adam Ruzek. Life and career Flue ...

Elias Koteas Elias Koteas (; el, Ηλίας Κοτέας; born March 11, 1961) is a Canadian actor. He is known for playing Alvin "Al" Olinsky in the ''Chicago'' franchise, as well as appearing in lead and supporting roles in numerous films. He won the Cana ...

Marina Squerciati Marina Teresa Squerciati is an American actress. She currently appears as a regular in ''Chicago P.D.'' as Officer Kim Burgess. Early life Marina Squerciati was born in New York City and she is of Italian heritage. She is the daughter of acade ...

, and

Archie Kao Archie David Kao (born December 14, 1969) is an American actor and producer. He is best known to American audiences for series regulars roles on ''Chicago P.D.'', ''Power Rangers Lost Galaxy'' as well as long-running hit ''CSI: Crime Scene Inve ...

. A crossover between the two ''Chicago'' shows aired on April 29 and 30, 2014 depicting an explosion that brings the fire and police departments together.

Home media

The DVD release of season one was released in Region 1 on September 10, 2013

References

External links

* * {{Chicago franchise 2012 American television seasons 2013 American television seasons Chicago Fire (TV series) seasons