Chicago Firehas had its fair share of romances, whether they be merely hookups or result in marriages, and eight have happened between coworkers at Firehouse 51. Unfortunately, given the nature of the relationship, most in-house relationships intheOne ChicagoTV showhave failed. Dating someone you work with can be quite complicated, after all.Only a couple of the Firehouse 51 romances inChicago Firehave been truly successful,while the rest have crashed and burned over the course of the series' 13 seasons.
Many fan-favoriteChicago Firerelationshipshave been between someone who works at Firehouse 51 and someone who doesn’t. For example, Wallace Boden and Donna Robbins had a happy and healthy marriage in the NBC procedural drama, but Donna wasn’t a part of the Firehouse 51 crew, meaning they can’t be ranked on this list. The same goes for Randall “Mouch” McHolland and Trudy Platt (who works in the 21st District inChicago PD) and Christopher Herrmann and his wife, Cindy. Nevertheless,some of the most exciting and memorableChicago Fireromances have been between coworkers.
8Joe Cruz & Sylvie Brett
Status: Broken Up
Some might have forgotten that Sylvie Brett and Joe Cruz were once an item inChicago Fire, and it’s hard to blame anyone who has erased this couple from their minds.Brett and Cruz were better off as friends as there were no sparksbetween them. The writers tried pushing the twofan-favoriteChicago Firecharacterstogether, but it always felt forced since it was obvious that their dynamic was closer to a brother-sister relationship than a romantic one.
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The good news is that Brett and Cruz’s romance didn’t last very long inChicago Fireseason 3. The paramedic and firefighter soon came to realize what everyone else had already known — they worked much better as friends than as romantic partners. As a result,Brett and Cruz broke up and, over the years, fostered a great friendship.Brett exitedChicago Firein season 12, while Cruz remained at Firehouse 51, and they both got their happy endings.
7Blake Gallo & Gianna Mackey
Blake Gallo and Gianna Mackey had a quick flingas Adriyan Rae (who played Mackey) appeared in only nineepisodes ofChicago Fireseason 9. So, their relationship is another one that is easy to forget. Nevertheless, the attraction between Gallo and Mackey was evident from the moment she entered Firehouse 51. Mackey, who grew up in the same neighborhood as Cruz, was the new paramedic following Emily Foster’s exit, and although Cruz was adamant that she not engage in a romance with Gallo, Mackey hooked up with Gallo anyway.
However,Gallo and Mackey never put a label on their relationship.Their feelings for one another never deepened further than physical attraction. Their relationship was over before it ever truly began once Mackey transferred to Firehouse 33 inChicago Fireseason 9, episode 9, and that was the end of their rather forgettable story.
6Gabby Dawson & Peter Mills
Unfortunately,the connection between Gabby Dawson and Peter Mills was also quite forgettable,and not only because their romance played out inChicago Fireseason 1’s episodes. The two characters formed a bond that started as friendship but turned romantic one night when they hooked up after sharing a meal. Gabby and Mills decided to pursue a relationship, but Mills was always going to come second to Matt Casey in Gabby’s eyes. Since she couldn’t have Casey, Gabby settled for Mills.
Gabby was essentially leading Mills on for the majority of their relationship, which is why they are far from being Firehouse 51’s best couple.
Mills eventually broke up withGabby inChicago Fireafter learning she never told him about the affair between Chief Boden and Mills' mother. Later, Mills tried to give their relationship a second shot, but even he knew that Gabby was in love with Casey. As a result,Gabby and Mills remained friends.Gabby was essentially leading Mills on for the majority of their relationship, which is why they are far from being Firehouse 51’s best couple.
5Violet Mikami & Blake Gallo
Gallo surely didn’t have much luck finding love at Firehouse 51 intheOne Chicagouniverse. Aside from his fling with Mackey,Gallo also had a relationship with paramedic Violet Mikami, who he knew from his days at the Fire Academy.The two started as rivals, but it was clear that their arguments and snide remarks were their way of flirting with one another. The opposite of love is hate, after all, and Gallo and Violet soon started hooking up inChicago Fireseason 8.
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Gallo suggested they keep their relationship non-exclusive but became jealous when he saw Violet with other men. Consequently, they broke up, which was ultimately for the best. Violet has much more chemistry with other characters, andshe and Gallo are better off as friends.Despite their breakup,Gallo’sChicago Fireseason 12 exit still greatly affected Violet.
4Matt Casey & Gabby Dawson
Status: Divorced
If this list was written circa 2015, Gabby and Casey might have been number one. Alas, theirChicago Firerelationship ended in heartbreakas it epically crashed and burned towards the end of Monica Raymund’s time on the show. At the beginning of the NBC procedural drama, viewers learned thatGabby, a paramedic at the time, had a huge crush on Casey,who was engaged to Dr. Hallie Thomas. Although Casey ended the engagement in season 1, it still took some time for him and Gabby to have a stable relationship as it was always on and off.
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Casey and Gabby’s romance was like a rollercoaster from the very beginning.They were seemingly never able to get on the same page. However, Casey and Gabby had a one-night stand during one of their off periods, which resulted in Gabby getting pregnant. Sadly, she miscarries due to an ectopic pregnancy. In season 5, Casey and Gabby finally got married, but their happiness was never meant to last.Gabby leftChicago Fireat the end of season 6, moving to Puerto Rico. She and Casey divorced, finally ending their whirlwind romance that was more exhausting to watch than exciting.
3Violet Mikami & Sam Carver
Status: Broken Up (For Now)
As of the writing of this article, Violet andSam Carver are broken up inChicago Fireseason 13. However, it’s only a matter of time before they get back together, effectively ending their will-they/won’t-they relationship. But until then, viewers get to enjoy the slow burn between Violet and Carver.The paramedic and the firefighter began hooking up in season 12,keeping their relationship casual. Violet was still hurting from Evan Hawkins' death, and she promised herself that she would never fall in love with a first responder again. Of course, life had different plans for Violet.
Carver thinks that Violet can’t commit to him because she can’t get over Hawkins, but, in reality, it’s because she cares so deeply for him and can’t stand the thought of watching him get hurt right in front of her.
DuringtheChicago Fireseason 12 finale, Violet got mad at Carver, thinking he had feelings for Stella Kidd. Her accusations extremely upset Carver, and he told Violet, “I’m not in love with Kidd because I’m stupid enough to have fallen in love with you.” Carver then took a long furlough and when he returned to Firehouse 51 inChicago Fireseason 13 premiere, he was dating one of his former girlfriends from when he was younger. Although they might not be together at the beginning of season 13,Violet and Carver are still in love with one another.
2Matt Casey & Sylvie Brett
Status: Married
Following Gabby’s exit,Casey started developing feelings for Brett inChicago Fire, and vice versa.However, both felt guilty because of Gabby (who was Brett’s paramedic partner and friend) and were hesitant to jump into a relationship. So, it took a long time for Casey and Brett to get together. They finally kissed in season 9 but had regrets and agreed to move forward as friends. Neither Casey nor Brett could ignore their evergrowing feelings, though, and they let their worries go in theChicago Fireseason 9 finale.
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Unfortunately, Casey decided to move to Oregon just when he and Brett began dating in season 10. Andrew Darden’s two sons were left without a guardian after their mother was sent to prison, so, Casey decided to step in. Casey and Brett tried long distance, but it proved too difficult. Brett broke up with Casey during the season 11 premiere. However,Casey returned to Chicago in the finale and proposed, and Brett said yes.Casey and Brett’sChicago Fireweddingtook place in season 12, episode 6, and afterward, the two rode off into the sunset (aka Oregon) together.
1Kelly Severide & Stella Kidd
No matter how frustrating they can be,Kelly Severide and Stella Kidd undoubtedly have the best Firehouse 51 relationship inChicago Fire.They have been together the longest and have gotten through every obstacle life has thrown their way. There have been numerous times when it has seemed like Severide and Kidd’s relationship would end (especially when rumors aboutTaylor Kinney’s possibleChicago Fireexitwere running rampant). Nevertheless, their marriage remains strong as of the writing of this article.
Severide and Kidd had a history before she transferred to Truck 81 at the end of season 4 and while she was still married to Grant Smith (Kinney’s character tried hitting on her). The sexual tension between Severide and Kidd couldn’t be ignored, and they started a casual relationship, which soon turned into an on-and-off-again romance. Eventually,Severide proposed to Kidd, and they got married in season 10.Since then, Severide and Kidd’s relationship has experienced many hurdles, but theChicago Firecharacters are still together in season 13.
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Chicago Fire follows the lives of firefighters, rescue squad members, and paramedics of Firehouse 51 in Chicago as they face professional and personal challenges, showcasing their dedication, teamwork, and resilience.
