Fans Speculate Dermot Mulroney’s Chief Pascal Departure from Chicago Fire

Rumors are swirling among fans regarding the future of Dermot Mulroney‘s character, Chief Dominick “Dom” Pascal, in the popular series Chicago Fire. Since joining the show in 2024 after the departure of Eamonn Walker, Mulroney’s role has garnered significant attention. According to reports from Deadline, Chief Pascal is set to take a hiatus during Season 14, raising questions about his long-term status on the show.

Sources indicate that Chief Pascal will be absent from several upcoming episodes as the season progresses. He is expected to make his last appearance in Episode 14 before going on break. Despite this, it remains unclear whether this will be a permanent exit from the series. The character is slated to feature in a crossover event involving the Chicago franchise, which includes Chicago PD and Chicago Med, airing on March 4, 2026, at 20:00 ET/PT.

Possible Replacement and Future Appearances

As Chief Pascal steps away, a new character is anticipated to fill his role. Actor Rob Morgan is poised to join the cast as Battalion Chief Hopkins. He is expected to debut in Episode 16 and will also feature in the season finale. Morgan’s character has experience managing multiple firehouses within the Chicago Fire Department, which may provide an interesting dynamic as he steps in for Pascal.

Fans have noticed a decrease in Chief Pascal’s screen time this season, likely due to budget cuts affecting the Chicago Fire Department (CFD). These cuts have led Pascal to delegate responsibilities, including asking Kelly Severide to oversee Firehouse 51 in his absence. This shift raises the prospect of potential conflicts between Severide and Hopkins regarding leadership at the firehouse.

While the specifics of Pascal’s future on the show remain under wraps, the producers have yet to finalize scripts for the last episodes of the season. This uncertainty leaves fans eagerly awaiting official confirmation about Mulroney’s status and the direction of Chief Pascal’s character arc as Season 14 unfolds.