David Eigenberg

CHICAGO MED -- "In The Trenches: Part II" Episode 1011 -- Pictured: David Eigenberg as Christopher Herrmann -- (Photo by: George Burns Jr/NBC)

Herrmann is ready to take over 51 from Pascal on Chicago Fire (here's why)

This beloved Chicago Fire character now outranks Severide at 51

Chicago Fire star weighs in on the possibility of Herrmann leaving Firehouse 51

What is Christopher Herrmann's rank going into Chicago Fire season 13?

CHICAGO FIRE -- "Light Things Up" Episode 819 -- Pictured: David Eigenberg as Christopher Herrmann -- (Photo by: Adrian Burrows/NBC)

Chicago Fire star reveals why Herrmann can't be Firehouse 51 chief

CHICAGO FIRE -- "Red Flag" Episode 12007 -- Pictured: Miranda Rae Mayo as Stella Kidd -- (Photo by: Adrian S Burrows Sr/NBC)

All the Chicago Fire station commanders you need to know in season 13

CHICAGO FIRE -- "On The Hook" Episode 12005 -- Pictured: (l-r) Christian Stolte as Randy "Mouch" McHolland, David Eigenberg as Christopher Herrmann -- (Photo by: Adrian S Burrows Sr/NBC)

Will Herrmann become 51 Chief? What's next for him in season 13?

CHICAGO FIRE -- "A White Knuckle Panic" Episode 915 -- Pictured: (l-r) David Eigenberg as Christopher Herrmann, Amy Morton as Trudy Platt, Christian Stolte as Randall “Mouch” McHolland, Taylor Kinney as Kelly Severide -- (Photo by: Adrian S. Burrows Sr./NBC)

Chicago Fire announces new 51 chief (and it's NOT Herrmann)

CHICAGO FIRE -- "Lift Each Other" Episode 507 -- Pictured: David Eigenberg as Christopher Hermann -- (Photo by: Matt Dinerstein/NBC)

Did Christopher Herrmann accept the chief position on Chicago Fire?

CHICAGO FIRE -- "Don't Hang Up" Episode 913 -- Pictured: (l-r) Joe Minoso as Joe Cruz, David Eigenberg as Christopher Herrmann, Hanako Greensmith as Violet, Christian Stolte as Randall “Mouch” McHolland -- (Photo by: Adrian S. Burrows Sr./NBC)

All the 51 promotions that happened in the Chicago Fire season 12 finale

CHICAGO FIRE -- "Rattle Second City" Episode 901 -- Pictured: Eamonn Walker as Wallace Boden -- (Photo by: Adrian S. Burrows Sr./NBC)

Here's how Chief Boden left Chicago Fire during the season 12 finale

CHICAGO FIRE -- "Down Is Better" Episode 606 -- Pictured: David Eigenberg as Christopher Herrmann -- (Photo by: Elizabeth Morris/NBC)

Chicago Fire star talks Herrmann plans: "I guess I gotta pass the torch"

CHICAGO FIRE -- "A Chicago Welcome" Episode 813 -- Pictured: David Eigenberg as Christopher Herrmann -- (Photo by: Adrian Burrows/NBC)

Chicago Fire based Herrmann's hearing loss on star's real experience

CHICAGO FIRE -- "Run Like Hell" Episode 1114 -- Pictured: David Eigenberg as Christopher Herrmann -- (Photo by: Adrian S Burrows Sr/NBC)

Chicago Fire season 12: Will David Eigenberg return as Herrmann?

CHICAGO FIRE -- "Damage Control" Episode 1115 -- Pictured: (l-r) Miranda Rae Mayo as Stella Kidd, Christian Stolte as Randy “Mouch” McHolland -- (Photo by: Adrian S Burrows Sr/NBC)

The 3 best (and 3 worst) Chicago Fire characters

CHICAGO FIRE -- "Red Waterfall" Episode 1122 -- Pictured: David Eigenberg as Christopher Herrmann -- (Photo by: Adrian S Burrows Sr/NBC)

Who is going to retire from Chicago Fire in season 12?

CHICAGO, IL - SEPTEMBER 10: David Eigenberg and Christian Stolte conduct a tour of the "Chicago Fire" set at the 2018 press day for "Chicago Fire", "Chicago PD", and "Chicago Med" on September 10, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Timothy Hiatt/Getty Images)

Chicago Fire star talks Mouch’s death in season 12

CHICAGO FIRE -- "Headcount" Episode 1002 -- Pictured: David Eigenberg as Christopher Herrmann -- (Photo by: Adrian S. Burrows Sr./NBC)

How old is Christopher Herrmann on Chicago Fire?

CHICAGO, IL - OCTOBER 30: David Eigenberg attends the One Chicago party during NBC's "One Chicago" press day on October 30, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Timothy Hiatt/Getty Images)

Chicago Fire star teases new show LA Fire & Rescue

CHICAGO, IL - SEPTEMBER 10: David Eigenberg attends the 2018 press day for "Chicago Fire", "Chicago PD", and "Chicago Med" on September 10, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Timothy Hiatt/Getty Images)

David Eigenberg family: Who is the actor married to?

CHICAGO FIRE -- "Completely Shattered" Episode 1103 -- Pictured: (l-r) David Eigenberg as Christopher Herrmann, Daniel Kyri as Darren Ritter -- (Photo by: George Burns Jr/NBC)

3 Chicago Fire characters who might be cut in season 12

CHICAGO FIRE -- "Run Like Hell" Episode 1114 -- Pictured: (l-r) David Eigenberg as Christopher Herrmann, Alberto Rosende as Blake Gallo, Daniel Kyri as Darren Ritter -- (Photo by: Adrian S Burrows Sr/NBC)

Chicago Fire provides update on Cindy Herrmann cancer diagnosis

CHICAGO FIRE -- "Halfway To The Moon" Episode 1020 -- Pictured: Taylor Kinney as Kelly Severide -- (Photo by: Adrian S. Burrows Sr./NBC)

Has Severide appeared in the most One Chicago episodes?

CHICAGO MED -- "The Apple Doesn't Fall Far From the Teacher" Episode 804 -- Pictured: David Eigenberg as Christopher Herrmann -- (Photo by: George Burns Jr/NBC)

Chicago Fire boss hints at ‘rough road’ for Herrmann’s wife

CHICAGO FIRE -- "Completely Shattered" Episode 1103 -- Pictured: David Eigenberg as Christopher Herrmann -- (Photo by: George Burns Jr/NBC)

Is Herrmann going to leave Chicago Fire season 11?

CHICAGO FIRE -- "Hold on Tight" Episode 1101 -- Pictured: David Eigenberg as Christopher Herrmann -- (Photo by: Adrian S Burrows Sr/NBC)

Who plays Herrmann’s wife Cindy on Chicago Fire?

CHICAGO MED -- "The Apple Doesn't Fall Far From the Teacher" Episode 804 -- Pictured: David Eigenberg as Christopher Herrmann -- (Photo by: George Burns Jr/NBC)

Is Herrmann’s wife going to die on Chicago Fire?

CHICAGO FIRE -- "Hold on Tight" Episode 1101 -- Pictured: David Eigenberg as Christopher Herrmann -- (Photo by: Adrian S Burrows Sr/NBC)

Who plays Herrmann’s niece Tracy on Chicago Fire?