Christopher Herrmann

CHICAGO FIRE -- "In The Rubble" Episode 13016 -- Pictured: (l-r) Taylor Kinney as Kelly Severide -- (Photo by: Peter Gordon/NBC)

4 Chicago Fire characters who CANNOT be written off the show in season 14

Chicago Fire continues to fuel rivalry between Chief Pascal and this 51 veteran

This Chicago Fire star has us doubting that Herrmann will ever become 51 Chief

4 Chicago Fire characters who could be leaving the show in the episode "Post Mortem"

CHICAGO MED -- "In The Trenches: Part II" Episode 1011 -- Pictured: (l-r) David Eigenberg as Christopher Herrmann, Taylor Kinney as Kelly Severide, Dermot Mulroney as Chief Dom Pascal -- (Photo by: George Burns Jr/NBC)

3 characters who could replace Dom Pascal as chief on Chicago Fire

CHICAGO FIRE -- "In The Rubble" Episode 13016 -- Pictured: Dermot Mulroney as Chief Dom Pascal -- (Photo by: Peter Gordon/NBC)

I'm convinced Chicago Fire needs to give Pascal the boot by the end of season 13

CHICAGO FIRE -- "Bar Time" Episode 13014 -- Pictured: (l-r) Miranda Rae Mayo as Stella Kidd, Christian Stolte as Randy "Mouch" McHolland -- (Photo by: George Burns Jr/NBC)

This Chicago Fire floater could be the secret to Chief Pascal's character arc

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)

CHICAGO FIRE -- "Relief Cut" Episode 13012 -- Pictured: (l-r) Jocelyn Hudon as Lizzy Novak, Taylor Kinney as Kelly Severide, Richard Blackmon as Cole Williams -- (Photo by: Elizabeth Sisson/NBC)

Chicago Fire's new episode title hints at huge changes for Molly's Pub

CHICAGO FIRE -- "A Monster In the Field" Episode 13001 -- Pictured: (l-r) Christian Stolte as Randy "Mouch" McHolland, David Eigenberg as Christopher Herrmann, Taylor Kinney as Kelly Severide -- (Photo by: Peter Gordon/NBC)

This beloved Chicago Fire character now outranks Severide at 51

CHICAGO FIRE -- "All Kinds Of Crazy" Episode 13003 -- Pictured: David Eigenberg as Christopher Herrmann -- (Photo by: Peter Gordon/NBC)

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

CHICAGO FIRE -- "A Monster In the Field" Episode 13001 -- Pictured: David Eigenberg as Christopher Herrmann -- (Photo by: Peter Gordon/NBC)

We don't know what happened to Herrmann, but we know when he'll be back on Chicago Fire

CHICAGO FIRE -- "Ride the Blade" Episode 13002 -- Pictured: (l-r) Joe Miñoso as Joe Cruz, David Eigenberg as Christopher Herrmann, Taylor Kinney as Kelly Severide -- (Photo by: George Burns Jr/NBC)

Herrmann didn't take the captain's exam for the most realistic reason in Chicago Fire

CHICAGO FIRE -- "Seeing Is Believing" Episode 808 -- Pictured: David Eigenberg as Christopher Herrmann -- (Photo by: Adrian Burrows/NBC)

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 -- "Inside Man" Episode 12011 -- Pictured: (l-r) Joe Minoso as Joe Cruz, Hanako Greensmith as Violet Mikami, David Eigenberg as Christopher Herrmann, Miranda Rae Mayo as Stella Kidd -- (Photo by: Adrian Burrows/NBC)

Which Chicago Fire character has been at Firehouse 51 the longest?

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 -- "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 -- "Port in the Storm" Episode 12006 -- Pictured: (l-r) Rome Flynn as Gibson, Jesse Spencer as Matt Casey -- (Photo by: Adrian S Burrows Sr/NBC)

4 Chicago Fire characters who could be leaving the 51 next

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 -- "Call Me McHolland" Episode 12002 -- Pictured: David Eigenberg as Christopher Herrmann -- (Photo by: Adrian S Burrows Sr/NBC)

What's wrong with Herrmann on Chicago Fire? His symptoms explained

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

What’s next for Christopher Herrmann in Chicago Fire season 12?

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?