Prepare for ‘Big Changes at 51’ in ‘Chicago Fire’ Season 10

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Your burning questions ahead of Chicago Fire Season 10 have been answered (sort of)!

Who will make it out of Lake Michigan alive?

Last we saw the Truck and Rescue Squad’s Lt. Kelly Severide (Taylor Kinney), Joe Cruz (Joe Minoso), Harold Capp (Randy Flagler) and Tony Ferraris (real-life firefighter Anthony Ferraris), they were trapped underwater in a sinking boat with no air left in their tanks—and the exits blocked! Whether they all survive is a tightly held secret. But here’s what showrunner Derek Haas can say about Season 10’s opening scene, which picks up there: “My wife has already watched, and right before the titles came up, she screamed at me, ‘Nooo!’”

Will newly minted lieutenant Stella Kidd (Miranda Rae Mayo) leave Firehouse 51?

We know there’s currently no room for Kidd—who’s also newly engaged to Severide—to step up there. She’ll be searching for a unit that’s a good fit when the drama returns. Says Haas, “If a position opens for her at another house, she’s going to have to leave.”

Should we prepare for Chief Wallace Boden (Eamonn Walker) to move up and out?

He’d like to take over the deputy district chief job. “We’ll see big changes at 51,” Haas hints. “The chief’s decisions will factor in, but that won’t be the only big change this season.”

Now that “Brettsey” is official, what else can we celebrate?

Yes, Capt. Matt Casey (Jesse Spencer) and paramedic in charge Sylvie Brett (Kara Killmer) finally got together in the finale. Haas can’t reveal if Casey will get the chance to plan that epic bachelor party that Severide requested (please!). But here’s something about young paramedic Violet Mikami (Hanako Greensmith) and firefighter candidates Blake Gallo (Alberto Rosende) and Darren Ritter (Daniel Kyri): “They cook up a new business that makes me laugh.”

Chicago Fire, Season 10 Premiere, Wednesday, September 22, 9/8c, NBC

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    GoldBattery

    Please not Severide ❤

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    OliveTooth

    Sure hope Boden doesn't leave. I don't understand why they keep taking main characters off

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      BlueProcessor

      Kinda makes it less appealing to watch , I know its to keep viewers interested but to some it's not!

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    GreenPretzel

    Severide and Casey leave, I will probably leave.

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    GreenLobster

    If something happens to Severide, I’ll never watch the show again and start a nationwide protest! He’s the heart of Chicago Fire!

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      GreenCloud

      NATIONWIDE PROTEST FOR KELLY!!! If somthing does happen to him, please do. I will join!

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    RedPalmtree

    Gabby doesn’t need to come back!

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    GoldBug

    Why does anyone have to leave? Hermann was a Lieutenant without a position for a while, why can't Kidd not that I'm a big fan of hers.

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    GreenFlask

    Too bad they've already spoiled what happens to Squad 3 and with Chief Boden 🤷‍♂️

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    GoldSubmarine

    Keep the firehouse in tact. If Stella has to go to another house, please keep the relationship with Severide apart of the script. NO MORE GABBY . Let Casey's new love blossom 🌸 Chief can't leave. He's the glue that keeps the house strong. Looking forward to this season and all the surprises 😀

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    OliveBullhorn

    Changes they won't have the dog , it's like on modern family when the grandpa died, they say

    Someone won't be back

    You just don't think of other players that are not big players in a show, like the dog

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      GreenCloud

      Tuesday is importand too! lol

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    GreenCloud

    I got it! Boben is going to take the prmotion, but he will still visit 51. But then Casey takes Boden's spot, Kelly takes Casey's spot, then Kidd takes Kelly's spot.

    So then

    Casey - Chief

    Kelly - Capt.

    Kidd - lietendent (with Herman)

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    Olive8Ball

    If Severide leaves i probably won't watch the show either

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    PurpleFlame

    I love surprises!!!?

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    RedPretzel

    I love all 3 shows. I think they should always keep us in the dark so we can say "WOW, didn't expect that to happen"

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    GoldLeaf

    If Casey leaves I’m finished,

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    BlueSailboat

    I hope it’s stella who doesn’t return she is just an annoying character in my opinion.

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    GoldGlasses

    Don't think Kidd and Kelly going get married because he already married.

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      PurplePizza

      what do you mean he's married? didn't you watch season 6 episode 19 where Kelly explicitly said he and Brittany annulled their shotgun Vegas marriage? 🤷🏻‍♂️

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    BlueChefHat

    Hopefully, Stella will be gone!

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    OliveRadio

    What's the big change, are they gonna actually start fighting fires again instead of all this high school relationship crap they've been doing for years. Its an action show with very little action.

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    PurpleRing

    Bring Gabby back, with newborn, lil Matt Casey!

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      OrangePopcorn

      AB-SEW-LUTE-LY positively, Hell No. Never could stand the Gabby character...... everything had to be about her, and everything had to be her way. When she left I said good riddance.

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