Episode 18 of Chicago Fire Season 13 had fans on edge as Firehouse 51 faced one of their most chaotic calls yet, leaving one of their own in critical condition, which turned out to be Damon.
The big question: Why was Damon the firefighter left behind, and did he survive? Here’s a lowdown on what happened to him and more.
Did Damon die in Chicago Fire Season 13 Episode 18?
No, Damon didn’t die in Episode 18 of Chicago Fire Season 13, but he came dangerously close.
Former Firehouse 51 chief Wallace Boden made a tense return in “Post Mortem,” now serving as Deputy Commissioner. His arrival wasn’t for a happy reunion as he was there to investigate a disastrous fire call that left a firefighter fighting for his life.
After a roof collapse in a burning building, the team scrambled to evacuate, only to realize too late that someone had been left inside. Boden put Chief Dom Pascal (Dermot Mulroney) and Lieutenants Stella Kidd, Kelly Severide, and Chris Herrmann under scrutiny to find out what went wrong during the operation. With jobs on the line, tensions ran high as Boden pieced together what happened.
All in all, through witness accounts, it became clear that miscommunication, failing equipment, and the sheer chaos of the scene led to Damon being left behind in Chicago Fire Season 13 Episode 18. But how? It turned out that Jack Damon was transferred to the engine which led to him being accidentally left inside the burning building.
Fans held their breath and wondered if Damon died in Episode 18. Thankfully, the crew eventually went back in to rescue him. However, not before he sustained serious injuries that landed him in the hospital. In the end, the conclusion came that it wasn’t anyone’s fault but the fog due to the fire.
