A Matter of Seconds - Chicago Fire

Herrmann (David Eigenberg) sets a couch on fire as he pleads with a furniture company's CEO to do a better job of taking care of their customers and going above the bare minimum when it comes to safety.

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From renowned Emmy Award-winning executive producer Dick Wolf ("Law & Order" brand) and co-creator Derek Haas, the writer behind "3:10 to Yuma," comes Season 8 of "Chicago Fire." The family inside Firehouse 51 knows no other way than to lay it all on the line for each other. Capt. Matthew Casey (Jesse Spencer) leads the Truck Company and brash Lt. Kelly Severide (Taylor Kinney) runs the Rescue Squad. The firehouse also includes Battalion Chief Wallace Boden (Eamonn Walker), a fireman's fireman. Paramedic Sylvie Brett (Kara Killmer) returns alongside seasoned veteran Christopher Herrmann (David Eigenberg) and Randy "Mouch" McHolland (Christian Stolte), as well as resourceful firefighter Stella Kidd (Miranda Rae Mayo). Completing the team are dependable squad member Joe Cruz (Joe Minoso), paramedic Emily Foster (Annie Ilonzeh) and the newest addition, candidate Blake Gallo (Alberto Rosende).

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[nyranon]

Damn, once again Herman shows why he's my absolute favorite character. I said once and I'll say it again - he's a sarcastic baddass with a heart of gold and the courage of a lion.

[kendalmoraes]

“Their fate, whether they live or die, comes down to a matter of seconds”. Damn that’s a powerful line.

[yaraarslan]

"And that heart Was his last" im still crying 😭

[Waterlily]

Christopher is such a good man. He is not aggressive in any way when it comes to explaining what that furniture did to Brian. A simple voice, but such an effect to stand in front of the burning couch. Rest in Peace dear Brian. You will forever be a pillar of strenght in Firehouse 51. <3

[prsgroove]

“That heart beat... was his last” that sent chills through my body. Rest In Peace Otis.

[quixak]

“What kind of goal is that? Bare minimum?” That holds true for everything and it is powerful

[briannonohara]

The quiet, contained rage in Hermann's voice and the silent condemnation of everyone else standing behind him... it delivers his message so effectively.

[endofyraaaaryfodne]

Hermann's voice. His eyes. The way he could articulate pain and loss without screaming this guy's head off, I am in awe.

[eeveeinateacup]

Good on Herrmann for demonstrating how dangerous their products really are. As soon as I heard that they were the same company that made the mattress that cost Otis his life, I knew it was about to go down. As Herrmann said, in a rescue, every second counts, and stuff that's highly flammable will definitely get in the way of that. They've lost one of their own because of that, and they are not gonna let it happen to an innocent citizen.
Awesome job, Herrmann. ✊

[rochellmasinga]

And this is why Herman is the beating heart of the house.

[ladyanime]

I still can't believe Otis is gone. My heart still hurts

[patriciasanders]

As the widow of a professional firefighter I am acutely aware of how dangerous this job is and how courageous and committed firefighters are to what they do never take them for granted they are very special people

[ikrammunye]

How Herman didn't flinch when the couch burned behind him
Dude I got shivers down my spine

[moonstoneblues]

AS much as I LOVE this scene, I've just realised the "Don't worry this won't take long" line is actually a remark about how quickly the couch lights up, not just Herman trying to assure the CEO. I'm so slow XD

[Idk-weip]

Herman is genuinely a good man and this just shows how much he cares about the safety of others and why he is one of my favourite characters

[sarasotaguy]

I'm glad that the CEO of that furniture company made the decision to start using less dangerous material to make their furniture. He definitely did the right thing. Brian would be proud of the CEO and everyone else who works at that company for doing that and proud of Christopher and everyone else at fire house 51 for not giving up on getting the message out there to protect all the people.

[BassmanII]

This was powerful, especially considering that at the end, the CEO announces to Lt. Hermann with his kids present that major changes were being made IMMEDIATELY to the product line to ensure not that they meet minimum standards, but exceed them.

[nave]

I love how composed Herman is when explaining how dangerous the furniture is to the CEO

[tanyam]

That's why Herrmann is my absolutly favorite. His heart is pure gold.

[TracyLynnCruz]

Just straight up goosebumps. When the fire started and the music began, and his heartfelt speech…gosh darn it I can’t stop crying!!!!