Joe Miñoso, the original star of ‘Chicago Fire’, will say goodbye to his famous fireman after appearing in season 15. The 47-year-old actor will watch several episodes of the upcoming 15th season to complete his appearance and turn a new page. He became a beloved part of the series as a regular starter in the second season after appearing as a recurring character in the first season. His exit leaves only three people to continue their journey: Taylor Kinney and David Eigenbergwho were series regulars from the first episode, and Christian Stoltewho started as a recurring character in the first season. Take a closer look at Joe Miñoso’s exit from ‘Chicago Fire’ after 15 seasons.
Joe Miñoso leaves “Chicago Fire” after 15 seasons as Joe Cruz
Joe Miñoso, who plays the brave and faithful Joe Cruz, started his journey as a guest in the first episodes but made an unforgettable impression on the fans with his skills, which led to his promotion as a regular firefighter, on the Final Day. The departure comes after Da’Vinchi joined as new firefighter Marcus Burke at Firehouse 51. Meanwhile, Taylor Kinney and Miranda Rae Mayo signed new contracts with production in May to continue the show. In addition, veteran actress Andrea Newman also left the show after 14 seasons, and Victor Teran joined as a new creator. At the end of Season 14, Joe Cruz was shown discussing the arrival of his third child with his friends on the set. In addition, his wife was seen panicking due to unprecedented bleeding. After going to the hospital, the nurse revealed that a small blood vessel was becoming irritated. As for the good news, the Cruz family welcomed twins. The exact reason for Joe Miñoso’s exit is unknown. ‘Chicago Fire’ Season 15 will premiere on October 7, 2026.