Chicago Fire
New episodes ofChicago Fireair Wednesdays at 9 p.m.
ET on NBC, following the lives of the firefighters and paramedics who work at Firehouse 51.
However, there’s much at stake in the upcoming installment, leaving little time to catch up.
With the deputy commissioner forced to investigate his firehouse family, Walker warns thatChicago Firecould lose another cast member.
Here’s a look at their journey.
The job is very different from being the chief of a firehouse."
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ScreenRant: We’re so excited that you’re back for an episode ofChicago Fire.
Eamonn Walker: We always said we would [be].
How was the atmosphere on set when you reunited with the cast?
Chicago Fire follows the lives of firefighters, rescue squad members, and paramedics of Firehouse 51 in Chicago as they face professional and personal challenges, showcasing their dedication, teamwork, and resilience.
There were tears when I came and there were tears when I eventually left.
I had a wonderful welcome home.
It was a great, great time.
How much does Boden know about what’s been happening at the firehouse in his absence?
Eamonn Walker: Now that I’m going to keep as a close secret.
He needs to keep a close eye on that team.
But the truth of the matter is he’s the deputy commissioner now.
He’s got a much bigger job.
The job is very different from being the chief of a firehouse.
That goes into my next question.
What is the dynamic going to look like now that Boden is deputy commissioner instead of their chief?
Eamonn Walker: When they do see him, they’re surprised.
And they’re surprised because of the nature of what is at stake.
And so that’s where we start this.
So that is what Boden is dealing with.
Given the nature of this episode, is there time for proper reunions?
Eamonn Walker: They all reunite at some point, but that’s not what’s important.
What’s important is how to move forward with the potential danger that is coming from this situation.
Leaving somebody behind is a no-no for everybody.
The army doesn’t like it, firefighters don’t like it, police don’t like it.
You cannot leave anyone behind and not expect repercussions for it.
That’s where we’re at.
Eamonn Walker: No, because it’s a series.
It’s not a movie.
and “What about that?”
And they will always listen.
That’s one of the other reasons why we’re such a great family.
It’s not just the cast.
And so it goes all the way through the production office.
We have been all been doing this a long time.
We are a family.
And they’ll turn around and go, “Okay, let’s give it some thought.
Let’s talk about it.”
So I don’t have any regrets about that.
Over 200 episodes, I explored a lot of things.
Imagine investigating your own family and then possibly going to have to fire one of them.
It’s a terrible place to be.
Is the door still open for you to return again after this episode?
Eamonn Walker: Once a part of the family, always a part of the family.
If they write another episode, I will come and do it.
One of my favorite things about this place of work is they’re always there.
They’re always there for each other.
And we’ve held each other up over many, many years.
Once a part of the family, always part of the family.
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