The series was created by Derek Haas and Michael Brandt and the series is the first installment of the Chicago Fire franchise. It stars Jesse Spencer, Taylor Kinney, Monica Raymund, Lauren German, Charlie Barnett, David Eigenberg, Teri Reeves, Eamonn Walker, Joe Miñoso, Kara Killmer, Steven R. McQueen and Lauren German. As of May 21, 2025[update], the series has aired 274 episodes.