Despite a significantly shorter season, One Chicago delivered great year-enders. Firehouse 51 went through several big shockers, including the revelation that Jack Damon is Benny Severide’s son.

There was also Sam Carver’s emotional love confession to Violet Mikami. Amid everything, Boden’s departure was arguably its biggest plot. While his Firehouse 51 exit wasn’t exactly a bad thing, considering that he would be moving to lead the whole Chicago Fire Department, it leaves his old team in shambles, especially as he vacates his office. Instead of going with the expected route, however, Boden chose Christopher Hermann as his successor.

Severide Indirectly Told Boden That He Shouldn’t Be Firehouse 51’s Next Chief

Like Boden, Hermann Is Good At Counseling People

Considering Severide’s role in the absence of Boden, he was in the perfect position to take over the role in light of the circumstances. Boden choosing him proved that he saw Severide as a worthy successor. However, when Stella Kidd’s husband pointed out the importance of counseling and how it seemed like he didn’t really particularly excel in that department, Boden realized that Hermann was better suited to step in and become Firehouse 51’s next leader.

Why Hermann Is The Perfect Firehouse 51 Replacement For Boden

Hermann Excels And Enjoys The Most Important Aspect Of A Battalion Chief’s Job

Ultimately, Hermann is better suited for the role of Boden’s replacement moving forward in Chicago Fire season 13. As Severide pointed out, a big part of the role is helping people sort out personal and professional issues — something that Hermann has been great at, both in Firehouse 51 and Molly’s owner. His years of service also equip him with the abilities needed to sort out any political issues, which has been a regular occurrence. It’s also worth noting that Hermann is a more stable presence in Firehouse 51 than Severide, especially in the last year.