Chicago Fire Kicking Down Doors (Season 14, Episode 1)
TV-14
TV Episode | Action, Drama

Chicago Fire

Kicking Down Doors (Season 14, Episode 1)

TV-14

TV Episode | Action, Drama

A new face at Firehouse 51 causes tension, while rising chaos in the city brings new challenges to the team; Herrmann stalls on plans of relinquishing his office to Mouch.

Creators

Michael Brandt (created by) | Derek Haas (created by)

Showrunner

Andrea Newman

Director

Reza Tabrizi

Writers

Andrea Newman (written by) | Alec Wells (written by) | Davon Briggs (story editor)

Producers

Steve Chikerotis (producer) (as Steve 'Chik' Chikerotis) | Eric Matsumoto (producer)

Composer

Atli Örvarsson

Cinematographer

William Eichler (director of photography)

Editor

Jessie S. Marion

Casting

Adam Goodell | Sara Isaacson

Production Designer

Craig Jackson

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Edit Released

Updated Oct 1, 2025

Release date

Oct 1, 2025 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

6 wins & 25 nominations

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Cast	+ Add Cast
21 cast members

Name	Known for
Taylor Kinney Kelly Severide Kelly Severide See fewer	The Other Woman (2014)
David Eigenberg Christopher Herrmann Christopher Herrmann See fewer	Sex and the City (2008)
Joe Minoso Joe Cruz (as Joe Miñoso) Joe Cruz (as Joe Miñoso) See fewer	Chicago Fire (2012)
Christian Stolte Randall McHolland Randall McHolland See fewer	Chicago Fire (2012)
Miranda Rae Mayo Stella Kidd Stella Kidd See fewer	Chicago Fire (2012)
Daniel Kyri Darren Ritter Darren Ritter See fewer	The T (2018)
Hanako Greensmith Violet Mikami Violet Mikami See fewer	FBI (2018)
Jocelyn Hudon Lyla Novak Lyla Novak See fewer	The Strain (2014)
Brandon Larracuente Sal Vasquez Sal Vasquez See fewer	13 Reasons Why (2017)
Dermot Mulroney Dom Pascal Dom Pascal See fewer	My Best Friend's Wedding (1997)
Annabeth Gish Annette Davis Annette Davis See fewer	Mystic Pizza (1988)
Anthony Ferraris Tony Tony See fewer	Chicago Fire (2012)
Randy Flagler Harold Capp Harold Capp See fewer	The Double (I) (2011)
Joe Daru Terry Barot Terry Barot See fewer	Long Bright River (2025)
Jim Meskimen Actor Actor See fewer	How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)
Andrea Bianchi Police Chief Police Chief See fewer	Chicago Fire (2012)
Paige Bourne Aide Aide See fewer	Chicago P.D. (2014)
Chemlahyah Yisrael Caleb (as Chemlahyah) Caleb (as Chemlahyah) See fewer	Survival Mode (I) (2023)
Anthony Corrado Gas Station Attendant Gas Station Attendant See fewer	Chicago Fire (2012)
Samuel B. Jackson Officer Dwayne Morris Officer Dwayne Morris See fewer	Chicago Fire (2012)
Dina Monk Dr. Carrie Simmons Dr. Carrie Simmons See fewer	Chicago Fire (2012)