
As the firefighters, rescue squad and paramedics of Chicago Firehouse 51 forge headfirst into danger, the choices they make can mean the difference between life and death. But from the relentless pressure of saving lives, an extended family is forged. When it's go time, Firehouse 51 lays it all on the line for each other. This high-octane drama from Executive Producer Dick Wolf offers an edge-of-your-seat view into the lives of everyday heroes committed to one of America's noblest professions.

Herrmann and Mouch prepare to take their officer exams; Cruz receives a chilling omen; Carver takes care of a dog after its owner is injured on a call.

A spate of robberies comes to light after a firehouse lockbox key goes missing; Sgt. Hank Voight suspects a firefighter may be involved, and with Boden's support, he recruits Cruz to go undercover to help sniff out any suspicious activity.

Cruz's past comes back to haunt him; Severide prepares to teach an arson class at the academy; Mouch searches for a victim's next of kin.

Casey struggles after experiencing a narrow miss on a call; Otis wins a unique sporting opportunity in a raffle; Grissom turns to Severide for assistance when the mayor's office sends a task force to Firehouse 51.