Overview

• Daniel Kyri announced on August 4 via his Instagram story that he will reprise firefighter Darren Ritter for a limited engagement in Season 14.
• He shared a behind-the-scenes photo captioned “Back! For a limited time only” to confirm his brief comeback.
• Ritter’s fate was left open-ended in the Season 13 finale, which introduced a storyline about Chicago Fire Department layoffs.
• Showrunner Andrew Newman said in May there was no fixed plan for Ritter’s exit and is now integrating his return into a broader cast turnover narrative.
• NBC has renewed Chicago Fire for Season 14, expected in late 2025, as writers seek to conclude key arcs and set up new developments.