Chicago Fire: Mulroney's Character on Hiatus, Morgan Joins as Chief

Dermot Mulroney's portrayal of Battalion Chief Dominick "Dom" Pascal on NBC's Chicago Fire will take a temporary hiatus during the latter part of Season 14, as the character steps away from Firehouse 51 amid ongoing budget challenges at the Chicago Fire Department.

Mulroney, who joined the series in July 2024 following Eamonn Walker's departure as Chief Wallace Boden, will make his final appearance in Episode 14. Sources indicate the absence aligns with Pascal's storyline, where he delegates responsibilities to Lieutenant Kelly Severide due to departmental cuts and considers a potential run for public office. Pascal is expected to feature in the upcoming One Chicago crossover event, which unites characters from Chicago Fire, Chicago Med, and Chicago P.D., airing March 4 from 8 to 11 p.m. ET. His return in the season's final episodes remains possible, though scripts for those installments have not yet been finalized.

In Pascal's stead, Rob Morgan has been cast in a recurring role as Battalion Chief Hopkins, a veteran leader with a complex history managing multiple Chicago firehouses. Hopkins is described as assertive in establishing control among colleagues. Morgan will debut in...