Chicago Fire: Still Blazin' Hot After All These Years (Seriously, How Many?)
Ah, Chicago Fire. The show that's kept us glued to our screens with its daring rescues, steamy firefighter romances (let's be honest, that's half the fun), and enough slow-motion fire walks to make us question every life decision we've ever made. But the question that's been burning a hole in your brain lately (pun intended) is: just how long has this show been around?
The Great Firehouse 51 Timeline Extinguisher:
Fear not, fellow firehouse fanatic! We're here to extinguish that burning question with some cool, refreshing facts (because apparently, after all these years, some of us still haven't figured out how to use a fire extinguisher).
Mark Your Calendars (For When You Used to Have a Social Life): Chicago Fire premiered on October 10th, 2012. That means... drumroll please... it's been heating up our TVs for a whopping 12 years! Yes, you read that right. 12 years. Remember skinny jeans and "Gangnam Style"? Yeah, it's been that long. So basically, if you started watching this show in high school, you could be a full-fledged firefighter yourself by now (minus the incredible abs, because let's be real).
Sub-heading: We've Seen More Fires Than a Kleptomaniac at a Zippo Lighter Sale
Over those 12 years, we've seen enough fires to put a dragon to shame. There have been high-rise infernos, factory explosions, and even the occasional (questionable) kitchen mishap involving Dawson's questionable cooking skills (seriously, girl, invest in a fire alarm!). But hey, at least it kept things interesting for Casey and Severide, right?
Sub-heading: Enough Character Departures to Make a revolving door Blush
We've also said goodbye to some beloved characters (RIP Shay, you beautiful soul) and welcomed new ones who brought the heat in their own way (hello, sassy Violet!). Seriously, Firehouse 51 has seen more cast turnover than a Broadway musical.
So next time you're wondering how long Chicago Fire has been on TV, remember, it's been a wild ride for over a decade. Here's to hoping for many more seasons of daring rescues, questionable life choices, and enough relationship drama to make a telenovela blush!
