For context, the Chicago Fire season 13 finale tackled several narratives. That included Stella Kidd and Kelly Severide’s failed attempt at adopting, only for the show to end with the brilliant news that they were expecting their first kid. Secondly, Chief Dom Pascal’s personal crisis about the death of his wife was finally resolved. Elsewhere, Sam Carver and Violet Mikami confessed their feelings for each other.

While all of those aforementioned plots seemingly ended on a high note, not all of them resulted in a better Chicago Fire season 14. Beyond those retracted good news, Firehouse 51 is plagued by a bigger issue — something that we have all been thinking about in the last couple of years.

Mouch Acknowledges The Constant Firehouse 51 Changes In Chicago Fire Season 14

While all of those aforementioned plots seemingly ended on a high note, not all of them resulted in a better Chicago Fire season 14. Beyond those retracted good news, Firehouse 51 is plagued by a bigger issue — something that we have all been thinking about in the last couple of years.

Mouch Acknowledges The Constant Firehouse 51 Changes In Chicago Fire Season 14

Chicago Fire season 14, episode 1, “Kicking Down Doors” doesn’t waste time introducing its brand new member, Sal Vasquez, who finds himself immediately on-call under Lieutenant Kidd. Technically, he is the replacement for Carver, who still moved forward with his decision to move despite his heart-to-heart with Violet at the end of season 13.

I get to know Carver, he leaves. I get to know Damon, he’s transferred. I figure, I ignore this guy, he’ll stick around