In the season 9 premiere, Firehouse 51 welcomes a new member to the team, whose presence could provide some complications.

Brett and Mackey find their lives in peril. Casey and Brett tread in unfamiliar territory. Severide chases a memory while Kidd adeptly solves a firehouse problem. Ritter puts himself in harms way during a harrowing call.

A mishap on the aerial ladder in the midst of a fire rescue leaves Mouch shaken and questioning his abilities.

While completing a task assigned to him by headquarters, Boden makes an unforeseen connection. When the firehouse is called to the site of a construction explosion, Gallo is forced to make a surprise rescue to one of their own.

When Firehouse 51 is called to the scene of a dangerous blaze inside a 10-story storage unit, Herrmann and Cruz find themselves trapped inside a freight elevator with all communications cut off.

Gallo makes a split-second decision during a dangerous fire rescue leaving Casey steaming that his direct orders were not obeyed. Kidd feels a strain in her relationship with Severide.

A fire at a homeless encampment leaves Severide and Casey searching for answers. Cruz is shaken up after a close call. Ritter lends a helping hand to a victim.

A call to a familiar location brings back mixed emotions for Severide. Herrmann heads out for a vacation and Casey is not thrilled with his replacement.

Mouch, Gallo, Ritter and Mackey report for training. A nasty blow to the head brings Casey unimaginable pain.

A series of suspicious fires sends 51 on a search for the cause. Casey continues down a troubling path.

A new recruit with ties to the CFD tests Severide’s patience. Violet receives a mysterious note that sends her and Brett on a hunt for the person who wrote it.

While Mouch makes an incredible save, all eyes are on a mystery man who helped save his neighbor. Casey worries about his future at the CFD.

A mysterious caller who is in danger relies on Kidd to help save her and her brother. The firehouse helps Cruz get ready for fatherhood.

A fire breaks out at a pet food factory and Casey and Severide help the owner, Pete, get to the bottom of it. The annual garage sale takes place at 51 and everyone is on edge.

Severide and Casey try to find the best fit for Kidd. Ritter, Gallo and Violet help plan an event for Mouch.

The firehouse reacts to some exciting news, a mysterious stranger arrives and a shocking call takes Severide’s breath away.