: The crew's legendary hangout was originally filmed at Lottie's Pub in Bucktown before moving to a dedicated set.
While original stars like Taylor Kinney (Kelly Severide) and David Eigenberg (Christopher Herrmann) remain staples, recent seasons have seen significant shifts: Chicago FireTV Show | 2012
: To maintain realism without damaging buildings, crews use insulated fireboxes that pump propane-fueled fire and smoke through windows. 📅 2026 Production Updates : The crew's legendary hangout was originally filmed
Explore One Chicago filming locations: Chicago Fire, PD, and Med rescue squad members
: Longtime showrunner Andrea Newman is departing at the end of Season 14 (May 2026), with Victor Teran taking over.
The show follows the professional and personal lives of the firefighters, rescue squad members, and paramedics of the fictional Firehouse 51.