With One Chicago fans gearing up for the fall TV season, Chicago Fire Season 15 is shaping up to be a major turning point. The long-running firefighter drama is undergoing both on-screen and behind-the-scenes shakeups, signaling a reset for Firehouse 51.
From showrunner departures to major cast exits—including the new chief and a long-time fan favorite—here is everything we know about the upcoming season.
Chicago Fire Season 15 Cast Status Checker
Use our interactive roster tool to check the status of your favorite Firehouse 51 characters entering Season 15:
🚒 Firehouse 51 Cast Status Roster
Status in Season 15: RETURNING
Severide is staying put at Firehouse 51 after signing a new contract for Season 15. Expect his role as lieutenant to remain at the core of the show.
Season 15 Premiere and One Chicago Schedule
NBC has confirmed that Chicago Fire Season 15 will premiere on Wednesday, October 7, at 9/8c.
The show will continue to anchor the One Chicago Wednesday lineup:
- Chicago Med Season 12 at 8/7c
- Chicago Fire Season 15 at 9/8c
- Chicago P.D. Season 14 at 10/9c
Episodes will also stream next day on Peacock for subscribers.
Behind-the-Scenes Leadership Shakeup
In addition to the cast changes, executive producer and showrunner Andrea Newman is exiting the show after 14 years. Co-executive producer Victor Teran will step up as the new showrunner to lead the writing staff for Season 15.