EW catches up with David Eigenberg, Taylor Kinney, and more of your favorite firefighting stars.
Its more of a character-based show with a lot of action.
And running around in [firefighters] gear for 14 hours seemed like the right thing to do.

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Spencer married neuroscientist Dr. Kali Woodruff Carr in 2020.
He was previously in relationships with actressesJennifer Morrisonand Louise Griffiths, and professional surfer Maya Gabeira.
Taylor Kinney (Lieutenant Kelly Severide)
Taylor Kinney plays charismatic former ladies man Lieutenant Kelly Severide.

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The actorreminisced about shooting the pilotto EW ahead of the series' 100th episode.
There was a scene that we shot where I was repelling into the lake, he said.
They wereengaged in 2015butthe couple splitone year later.

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Kinney begandating model Ashley Crugerin 2022.
Monica Raymund (Gabriela Dawson)
Paramedic turned firefighter Gabriela Dawson was brought to life byMonica Raymund.
Raymondleft the seriesin 2017 after season 6 and made twoadditional appearancesin seasons 7 and 8.

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The actress was married to writer Neil Patrick Stewart from 2011 to 2014.
Raymund, who is openly bisexual, was also in a relationship with cinematographer Tari Segal.
David Eigenberg (Christopher Herrmann)
David Eigenbergplays Firehouse 51 father figure Christopher Herrmann.

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These real firefighters that we get educated by and we spend time with, they carry that with them.
Since stepping into the boots of Herrmann, Eigenberg has stayed quite busy.
Eigenberg and his wife, Chrysti, have two children, Louie Steven and Myrna Belle.

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I was actually the first one cast [inChicago Fire],Walker toldThe Sourcein 2013.
I was like, I have got to be a part of this.
To be at this point for a second time in my life is unbelievable.

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He and his wife, Sandra, have three children.
Yuri Sardarov (Brian Otis Zvonecek)
Yuri Sardarov played wisecracking fire truck driver Brian Otis Zvonecek.
Sardarov was a relative newcomer to the entertainment industry before joiningChicago Firein 2012.

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But it was the connections he made in the former film that led to his life-changing One Chicago role.
And my youngest daughter was, I think, the first person rescued in the pilot episode.
Joe Minoso (Joe Cruz)
Joe Minoso plays loyal firefighter and part-time Zumba instructor Joe Cruz.

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I think thats the overarching arc of the show."
Minoso has been married toChicago Firemake-up artist Caitlin Murphy Miles since 2016.
As EW reported in November 2023,Killmer will bidChicago Firefarewellin season 12.

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Could wedding bells finally be in the future for Sylvie and Matthew?
In real life, Killmer married herBeyond the Maskcostar, Andrew Cheney, in 2016.
Stella has been an incredible vehicle for me to explore many different sides of myself.

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He hasn’t reckoned with his mortality,Rosende toldHelloin 2021.
He later appeared onBlue BloodsandLaw & Order: SVUbefore joining the fan-favoriteFreeformseriesShadowhuntersas vampire Simon Lewis (20162019).
After four fruitful seasons ofChicago Fire,Rosende is departing the seriesfollowing the season 12 premiere.

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“When I decided to end my time withChicago, it wasn’t easy,he toldDeadlinein 2023.
Rosende is engaged to hisShadowhunterscostar Tessa Mossey.
“In a lot of ways, it’s forced me to grow up,Kyri toldTodayin 2023.
I imagined I’d have to twist myself out of shape to fit into some kind of mold.