Overview

• Michael Bradway will not return as Kelly Severide’s half-brother Jack Damon after appearing in Seasons 12 and 13
• Jake Lockett (Sam Carver) and Daniel Kyri (Darren Ritter) are stepping away as series regulars though their return in guest spots remains under consideration
• Brandon Larracuente has been added as a new series regular to Firehouse 51, marking the first major cast addition for Season 14
• NBC has reduced the upcoming season’s order from the traditional 22 episodes to 21 to align with scheduling and budget plans
• Showrunner Andrea Newman has indicated that some exiting characters could reappear in future storylines as part of guest arcs