Chicago Fire

2012 • TMDB 8.4 • 15 seasons • Drama

Overview

Chicago Fire is an edge-of-your-seat drama about the everyday heroes of Chicago Firehouse 51, created by Derek Haas and Michael Brandt. For the firefighters, rescue squad, and paramedics of Firehouse 51, no occupation is more stressful, dangerous, or rewarding: they run toward danger when everyone else runs away, and their actions make the difference between life and death. Across more than a decade on NBC, the series has followed its crew through blazing rescues, personal losses, romances, and leadership changes, building one of television’s most enduring ensemble dramas and launching the wider One Chicago universe.

Creator and Main Cast

Created by Derek Haas and Michael Brandt. The cast includes Taylor Kinney as Kelly Severide, David Eigenberg as Christopher Herrmann, Christian Stolte as Randy “Mouch” McHolland, Joe Miñoso as Joe Cruz, Eamonn Walker as Wallace Boden, Miranda Rae Mayo as Stella Kidd, and Jesse Spencer as Matthew Casey.

Seasons Snapshot

• Seasons 1–5 (2012–2017) — Firehouse 51 is introduced, with Severide and Casey leading the crew through fires, rescues, and personal crises.
• Seasons 6–10 (2017–2022) — New faces join, relationships deepen, and the show expands its crossovers with Chicago P.D. and Chicago Med.
• Seasons 11–15 (2022–present) — Leadership changes and fresh recruits keep Firehouse 51 evolving into its fifteenth season in 2026.

Why Watch Chicago Fire

Watch it for the action and the family: spectacular fire sequences paired with characters you genuinely root for. It is a comfort-watch drama with real stakes, perfect for long binge sessions.

Trailer

Watch official Chicago Fire trailers and clips on NBC’s official YouTube channel.

Where to Watch

In the US, Chicago Fire airs on NBC and streams on Peacock and Amazon Prime Video. This was checked against JustWatch US listings on October 29, 2026; check the JustWatch US page for Chicago Fire for the latest options.