Chicago Fire season 5 episode 16 Recap and FAQ

Episode Summary

In a tense episode, the firehouse crew faces a dangerous situation when armed individuals take them hostage. The situation escalates with the crew trying to provide medical assistance under duress, and negotiating with the volatile hostage-takers. Herrmann fakes a heart attack to communicate with the authorities outside, helping to formulate a rescue plan. The standoff ends dramatically with a police sniper's intervention. The crew then deals with the aftermath, attending to the wounded and reflecting on the day's harrowing events.

Full Episode S05E16 Recap

### Opening at the Firehouse - Maggie discusses a nursing job opening with an unnamed character. - Kelly is informed that someone is there to see him. - Kelly meets with Anna, who reveals she applied for a pediatric nursing position. ### Breakfast Discussion - The firehouse crew discusses their meals, with one member complaining about indigestion. - Dawson advises caution, linking indigestion to heart failure, but is dismissed. ### Emergency Call and Scene at 19th Street and Wolcott Avenue - Ambulance 61 is dispatched to a gunshot victim. - Discussion about a turf war between the Western Posse and the 21 Naturals. - Firehouse crew prepares for the emergency response. ### Gunshots Near the Firehouse - Gunshots are heard near the firehouse. - Casey tries to investigate but is stopped due to safety concerns. - The crew reports the gunshots to their main dispatch. ### Hostage Situation at the Firehouse - Armed individuals enter the firehouse, taking the crew hostage. - A tense standoff ensues, with the crew trying to negotiate and manage the situation. - The crew secretly discusses their options and tries to maintain calm among the hostages. ### Medical Emergency Among the Hostages - Akeil, one of the gunmen, is injured and requires medical attention. - The crew discreetly plans to provide medical aid while managing the volatile situation. ### Outside the Firehouse - Police and emergency services respond to the situation. - Discussions about the internal layout of the firehouse and planning a response. - Herrmann fakes a heart attack as a distraction to communicate with the authorities outside. ### Negotiations and Tensions Rise - Attempts to negotiate with the hostage-takers escalate tensions. - The crew inside tries to provide medical assistance to the injured while under duress. - A plan involving a fire truck is discussed among the hostage-takers. ### Resolution and Aftermath - Herrmann's information helps the police formulate a rescue plan. - A tense standoff leads to a police sniper taking action, ending the hostage situation. - The crew attends to the wounded, including JB, who is critically injured. - Emotional moments as the crew processes the events and aftermath. ### Closing Scenes - Reflections on the day's events and the impact on the community and individuals involved. - The episode ends with a sense of relief and contemplation among the firehouse crew.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is discussing a nursing job opening at the beginning of the episode?

Maggie is discussing a nursing job opening with an unnamed character.

Who visits Kelly at the firehouse?

Anna visits Kelly to discuss a pediatric nursing position.

What emergency call does Ambulance 61 respond to?

Ambulance 61 responds to a gunshot victim at 19th Street and Wolcott Avenue.

What gangs are mentioned to be involved in a turf war?

The Western Posse and the 21 Naturals are mentioned as being involved in the turf war.

What medical condition does Dawson warn could be linked to indigestion?

Dawson warns that indigestion could be a sign of heart failure.

How does the firehouse become involved in a hostage situation?

Armed individuals enter the firehouse, taking the crew hostage.

Who among the hostage-takers requires medical attention?

Akeil, one of the gunmen, requires medical attention.

How does Herrmann communicate with authorities outside during the hostage situation?

Herrmann fakes a heart attack as a distraction to communicate with the authorities.

What resolution is attempted involving a fire truck?

The hostage-takers discuss using a fire truck to break out of the siege.

How does the hostage situation come to an end?

A police sniper takes action, ending the hostage situation.

Who is critically injured during the resolution of the hostage situation?

JB, one of the gunmen, is critically injured.

What is the emotional state of the crew after the hostage situation?

The crew is relieved but contemplative, processing the events and their impact.

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