S1·E9 It Ain't Easy
- Episode
- Season 1, Episode 9
- Air Date
- December 12, 2012
- Runtime
- 43 minutes
- Director
- Tom DiCillo
- Writer
- Hilly Hicks Jr.
- Score
- 7.6/10 (16 TMDB votes)
- Story Type
- Core Character Arc
Narrative Classification: Standard continuity chapter maintaining character development and season progression.
Synopsis
After he's injured in a terrible fire at an auto machine shop, Jose Vargas is forced to go on disability and leave his life as a firefighter behind - a task he finds incredibly difficult. Chief Boden tries to help a suspected teenage firebug. Also, Severide receives an enticing invitation from Renee, a woman who he saved from a car crash incident involving live electrical wires. Meanwhile, Cruz tries to save his younger brother Leon from the gang he is involved with.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When did Season 1 Episode 9 of Chicago Fire air?
Season 1, Episode 9 ('It Ain't Easy') originally aired on December 12, 2012.
How long is Season 1 Episode 9 ('It Ain't Easy')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 43 minutes.
What happens in Chicago Fire Season 1 Episode 9?
After he's injured in a terrible fire at an auto machine shop, Jose Vargas is forced to go on disability and leave his life as a firefighter behind - a task he finds incredibly difficult. Chief Boden tries to help a suspected teenage firebug. Also, Severide receives an enticing invitation from Renee...
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