Season 9 was heavily impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, making it one of the shortest seasons in the show’s history with only 16 episodes. It introduced Gianna Mackey as a new paramedic and promoted Darren Ritter to a larger role within Firehouse 51. The season also focused heavily on Stella Kidd’s Girls on Fire initiative, which became one of the franchise’s most inspiring storylines. Production was temporarily paused due to positive COVID-19 cases during filming.
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Season 9 was the first Chicago Fire season filmed almost entirely under strict COVID-19 safety protocols. Because of pandemic restrictions, several planned storylines and guest appearances had to be altered or canceled. The season is also remembered for strengthening the relationship between Stella Kidd and Kelly Severide, setting the stage for some of the biggest moments in later seasons.
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