Chicago Fire
A high-octane procedural drama pulsating with the raw heat of sacrifice and brotherhood; it is a flickering lantern in a storm where the smoke of tragedy is perpetually cleared by the oxygen of family.
Chicago Fire
Chicago Fire

"Welcome home."

10 October 2012 — 12 November 2025 United States of America 14 season 283 episode Returning Series ⭐ 8.4 (2,326)
Cast: Taylor Kinney, David Eigenberg, Joe Miñoso, Christian Stolte, Randy Flagler
Drama
Found Family and Brotherhood The Burden of Heroism Legacy and Tradition Resilience in the Face of Loss

Chicago Fire - Movie Quotes

Memorable Quotes

It's my job as an old firefighter to teach the young firefighters how to become old ones.

— Christopher Herrmann

Context:

Spoken in multiple variations, notably when Herrmann is mentoring a new candidate.

Meaning:

Encapsulates the series' focus on mentorship and the continuity of the profession.

There is no greater love than to lay down one's life for another.

— Matthew Casey

Context:

Season 2, Episode 6; Casey explains the sacrifice of a fallen firefighter to his son.

Meaning:

The definitive credo of the show, emphasizing the selfless nature of the job.

Brat, ya vsegda budu s toboy. (Brother, I will be with you always.)

— Brian 'Otis' Zvonecek

Context:

Season 8, Episode 1; Otis's final words to Cruz as he dies in the hospital.

Meaning:

A heart-wrenching final testament to the bond between Cruz and Otis.

Family isn't just who you're born to—it's the folks who run beside you when the flames get high.

— Gabriela Dawson

Context:

Season 2, reflecting on the unity of the firehouse.

Meaning:

Summarizes the theme of found family that underpins the entire series.