Joe Minoso exits Chicago Fire after 300 episodes

Joe Cruz leaves Firehouse 51 after suffering a spinal injury, choosing to move to Minnesota for rehabilitation and prioritize his wife and children, including their newborn twins. Joe Miñoso said the show has left the door open for Cruz to return, and he would welcome coming back; he is also expected to remain involved with the series as a director. Cruz’s departure creates an opening on Squad 3, which will be filled by probie Burke. The other probies’ rotations at Firehouse 51 are ending: McCaffrey was dismissed after disobeying an order and trying to conceal his mistake, while Jansen and Hollis are also leaving.