Christopher Hermann is supposed to take over Chief Boden’s role in Firehouse 51, but series star David Eigenberg explains why that won’t pan out in Chicago Fire season 13. Firehouse 51 was plagued with various kinds of exits in the last year, which will all be vital in shaping what’s to come for the team. That said, nothing is as impactful as Wallace Boden’s unexpected departure in the Chicago Fire season 12 finale. While Kelly Severide and the rest of the squad were more than supportive as he climbed the CFD ladder, it left a massive hold on their operations.

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