what happened to chief boden on chicago fire

Chief Wallace Boden in Chicago Fire left his position as the Fire Chief of Firehouse 51 at the end of Season 12 to become the Deputy Commissioner of the Chicago Fire Department (CFD). This new role took him away from his quarters at Firehouse 51 and put him in a higher administrative position within the department. His departure was a significant storyline, highlighting his progression as a leader and his commitment to protecting the interests of veteran firefighters amid departmental challenges. Although he is no longer a regular on the show, Boden has made guest appearances to assist with investigations and support Firehouse 51, and the character remains active in the One Chicago universe as the Deputy Commissioner. The new Firehouse 51 Chief following Boden’s departure is Chief Dom Pascal.