Overview
- In the March 11 episode, the series transitions Chief Dom Pascal off screen through an internal disciplinary storyline.
- Rob Morgan joins as Battalion Chief Hopkins to oversee Firehouse 51 on an interim basis beginning in Episode 16, with four appearances this season.
- The episode points to Lt. Kelly Severide as a potential successor to lead the house during Pascal’s absence.
- Showrunner Andrea Newman says the character’s next chapter could involve fighting to return to 51 or exploring a new path.
- January reports indicated Mulroney’s break extends through the end of Season 14, with the possibility of a comeback later.