8.042 minSeason 14 • Episode 15
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An edge-of-your-seat view into the lives of everyday heroes committed to one of America's noblest professions. For the firefighters, rescue squad and paramedics of Chicago Firehouse 51, no occupation is more stressful or dangerous, yet so rewarding and exhilarating. These courageous men and women are among the elite who forge headfirst into danger when everyone else is running the other way and whose actions make the difference between life and death.
Acting
Taylor Kinney's eyebrow acting deserves its own Emmy category.
Practical Effects
Real Chicago firefighters consulted—those burns look TOO real.
Writing
Somehow makes 'another building fire' hit different every. single. time.
Creators
Michael Brandt, Derek Haas
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The firehouse exterior is a real working Chicago station—Engine 18, which still responds to actual calls.
Launched Dick Wolf's 'Chicago' empire and proved procedural fatigue could be cured by adding more attractive people in bunker gear.
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