Sam Porretta

A paramedic candidate joins Shay and Dawson for a few shifts; Cindy Herrmann experiences pregnancy complications while her husband is out of town; Casey receives an unexpected visit.

Boden's chances for a promotion are met with potential complications; Dawson and Casey don't see eye to eye on an important decision; Kidd finds herself struggling to find time with Severide; Brett and Dawson respond to a tough call.

Dawson faces repercussions after she hits a pedestrian with the ambulance en route to a call; Casey and Severide continue to investigate an arson case; Chief Boden must decide whether to attend an important event in New York.

Lt. Boden (Eamonn Walker) and Jimmy (Steven R. McQueen) find themselves at odds in dealing with the aftermath of recent events while Kidd (guest star Miranda Rae Mayo) is forced to deal with her unstable and volatile ex, Grant (guest star Guy Burnet). With the help of firehouse 51, Dawson (Monica Raymund) tries to put her best foot forward in her pursuit for fostering Louie. At the urging of Susan Weller (guest star Lauren Stamile), his new political consultant, Casey (Jesse Spencer) tends to his Alderman duties and leaves town with her to attend a three-day summit. Much to his surprise, Casey embraces his new role while Susan urges him to consider grander aspirations. Meanwhile, the house responds to a dangerous structure fire that puts one of their own in a desperate situation.

Casey is forced to use extreme measures to save a father and daughter from an acid spill; Dawson and Brett respond to an elderly woman who has a difficult senior advocate; Otis shares some exciting news.