A big change is coming to Firehouse 51. Longtime Chicago Fire cast member Eamonn Walker will make his last appearance as a series regular in the show’s May 22 season 12 finale. Unsurprisingly, Deputy Chief Boden’s exit will be an emotional one, based on a teaser for the upcoming episode.
Eamonn Walker says goodbye in ‘Chicago Fire’ Season 12 finale Chicago Fire ’s strike-shortened season 12 has already seen a few major cast shakeups. Kara Killmer (Sylvie Brett) and Alberto Rosende (Blake Gallo) left early in the season, and Jocelyn Hudon joined the show midway through the season as paramedic Lyla Novak. Now, one of the NBC drama’s longest-serving cast members is on his way out.
Walker has decided to leave the show after 12 seasons. Though he’s expected to be back in a recurring capacity in the future, his last episode as a series regular will be “Never Say Goodbye.” (NBC has renewed Chicago Fire for season 13.
) A promo for the episode (via YouTube ) shows Boden’s Firehouse 51 crew getting choked up as they prepare to say goodbye to their colleague. “You made 51 a family, Chief. And this firehouse a home,” says Cruz (Joe Minoso) in the clip.
“You’ve inspired a group of firefighters who know the meaning of bravery,” adds Stella Kidd (Miranda Rae Mayo). A ‘shocking incident’ leads Boden to make a major decision in the ‘Chicago Fire’ finale What exactly leads Boden to step away from his role at 51? For one, he’s landed on the short list of .
