Joe Miñoso, who plays Joe Cruz on Chicago Fire, discusses his character's decision to forgo a lieutenant's promotion and remain at Firehouse 51. Cruz's internal conflict stems from his desire for leadership and financial security, but ultimately his sense of belonging and familial bonds outweigh these aspirations.
Chicago Fire star Joe Miñoso has revealed key insights into his character, firefighter Joe Cruz , and his decision not to pursue the lieutenant’s test, choosing to instead remain at Firehouse 51. Chicago Fire season 13 continues to follow the personal lives of firefighters, paramedics, and rescue teams. Miñoso's discernment follows years of Cruz’s growth on Chicago Fire, where he’s become a cornerstone of Squad 3 and a devoted family man.
During an exclusive interview with Screen Rant, Miñoso notes how Cruz’s internal conflict about the lieutenant test arose during pivotal interactions with Kelly Severide (Taylor Kinney), where he grappled with feelings of underappreciation in his role. However, as these tensions resolve, Cruz opts for stability and camaraderie at Firehouse 51, prioritizing his sense of belonging and familial bonds. His decision highlights his commitment to balancing his responsibilities at work and at home. Check out Miñoso's full interview below: Screen Rant: Cruz decided against taking the lieutenant test so that he could stay at Firehouse 51. Is there still a part of him that wants to be a lieutenant? Where is his head right now? Miñoso: I think, especially after becoming a father and now really having a taste for leadership, he's been the acting lieutenant on Squad 3 for a couple of years now, that's always in the back of his mind, especially as a father who has to take care of two kids who will hopefully end up going to college one day. Money is always a thing he's thinking about, but I think, right now, there was some great stuff between Severide and Cruz early on in the season that I think brought them closer together. I think Cruz just wanted to feel in that moment when he was talking about taking the test and leaving the firehouse. I think he just wanted to feel needed or wanted. He felt a little bit like he was disrespected for the work that he did when Severide wasn't aroun
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