An edge-of-your-seat view into the lives of everyday heroes committed to one of America's noblest professions. For the firefighters, rescue squad and paramedics of Chicago Firehouse 51, no occupation is more stressful or dangerous, yet so rewarding and exhilarating. These courageous men and women are among the elite who forge headfirst into danger when everyone else is running the other way and whose actions make the difference between life and death.
This tv show contains 59 potentially triggering events.
The Dog does not die in S1E16, but the dog is in a fire and it is not shown that he is safe for a few minutes. but he is safe and is shown with his family
A main character recalls his experience of assisting in rescue efforts as a firefighter on 9/11, and his feelings of guilt over not finding a single survivor.
Katie Nolan, sister of Severide, is implied to have been assaulted by her kidnapper Vince Keeler. It's never shown, but a rape kit is seen while shes at the hospital and many comments allude to it.
s3 ep5, sounds of vomitting at the start of the episode when casey enters the bathroom
s3 ep7, 16 minutes in when the guy wakes up after shock, he pukes on sylvie, very much so on the screen and gross
in season 1 ep 12, joe cruz intentionally cuts the palm of his hand open with a knife. it starts around 8 minutes into the episode, and it lasts about 10 seconds.
Not a joke, but in season 1, episode 19 the fire chief comments on the candidate’s weight, stating he doesn’t look like he’s someone willing to work hard because he’s gained 10lbs since starting at the firehouse.
Also season 2, episode 1 has a joke about one of the firemen being “technically obese”.
The firefighters and paramedics frequently treat unhoused individuals. They are not often portrayed in the most positive light. In season 1, one unhoused person is killed in a fire, and there is a needle stick containing an unhoused person's blood.