Chicago Fire is a polished, multi-faceted drama with plenty of action. The varied settings include busy Engine 51, Truck 81, Squad 3, Ambulance 61, and the Battalion 25 station, where firefighters and paramedics answer a variety of calls, save lives, lose lives, investigate malfeasance, and generally give their all in dedication to their work. These are emergency responders who all fit the hero mold, exhibiting an unfailing willingness to risk everything to perform their jobs, although they also lead full private lives (with romantic entanglements). The fire and rescue scenes are exciting and well orchestrated, even if there's a hefty dash of melodrama to the heroics. No breakout stars have emerged from Chicago Fire, but the ensemble is strong and attractive, with Jesse Spencer and Taylor Kinney as the house lieutenants who provide beefcake, and paramedics Monica Raymund and Lauren German bringing the cheese. British TV and movie actor Eamonn Walker lends some gravitas and authority to the proceedings as the battalion chief. Presenting all 22 episodes from the 2013-14 second season, extras include behind-the-scene featurettes and the digital series “I Am a Firefighter.” Recommended. (T. Fry)
Chicago Fire: Season Two
Universal, 5 discs, 934 min., DVD: $44.98 January 12, 2015
Chicago Fire: Season Two
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