Severide helps investigate a suspicious fire on Chicago FireSeason 14 Episode 7, “Pierce the Vein,” the season’s Fall finale. The fire is at a high school, and his investigation puts him working with Van Meter and OFI.
CHICAGO FIRE — “Pierce The Vein” Episode 1407 — Pictured: (l-r) Tim Hopper as Tom Van Meter, Taylor Kinney as Kelly Severide — (Photo by: Peter Gordon/NBC)
Meanwhile, Vasquez has his first ambulance shift with Violet, and Novak gets a call about a family member.
Here’s everything you need to know about this episode, including the air date, cast, promo, and how to watch.
Chicago Fire Season 14 Episode 7 Details
Title: “Pierce The Vein”
Air Date: Wednesday, November 12th, 2025
Time: 9/8c
Network: NBC
Writers: Victor Teran
Director: Will Eichler
Main Cast: Taylor Kinney, David Eigenberg, Joe Miñoso, Christian Stolte, Hanako Greensmith, Jocelyn Hudon, Dermot Mulroney, Brandon Larracuente
CHICAGO FIRE — “Pierce The Vein” Episode 1407 — Pictured: Joe Miñoso as Joe Cruz — (Photo by: Peter Gordon/NBC)
How to Watch Chicago Fire Season 14 Episode 7
Live: NBC at 9/8c
Streaming: Available next day on Peacock
Chicago Fire Season 14 Episode 7 Description:
Severide investigates a suspicious high school fire; Novak gets an unexpected call; Violet brings a 51 firefighter onboard the ambulance for a shift.
More photos from Chicago Fire Season 14 Episode 7:
CHICAGO FIRE — “Pierce The Vein” Episode 1407 — Pictured: Taylor Kinney as Kelly Severide — (Photo by: Peter Gordon/NBC)Brandon Larracuente as Sal Vasquez on Chicago Fire Season 14 Episode 7, “Pierce The Vein.” (Photo by: Peter Gordon/NBC)CHICAGO FIRE — “Pierce The Vein” Episode 1407 — Pictured: Hanako Greensmith as Violet Mikami — (Photo by: Peter Gordon/NBC)CHICAGO FIRE — “Pierce The Vein” Episode 1407 — Pictured: (l-r) Tim Hopper as Tom Van Meter, Taylor Kinney as Kelly Severide — (Photo by: Peter Gordon/NBC)Taylor Kinney as Kelly Severide on Chicago Fire Season 14 Episode 7, “Pierce The Vein.” (Photo by: Peter Gordon/NBC)Christian Stolte as Randall “Mouch” McHolland on Chicago Fire Season 14 Episode 7, “Pierce The Vein.” (Photo by: Peter Gordon/NBC)CHICAGO FIRE — “Pierce The Vein” Episode 1407 — Pictured: Taylor Kinney as Kelly Severide — (Photo by: Peter Gordon/NBC)Joe Miñoso as Joe Cruz on Chicago Fire Season 14 Episode 7, “Pierce The Vein.” (Photo by: Peter Gordon/NBC)
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