What Role Did KaDee Strickland Play on Chicago Fire? Her Character Monica Pascal Explained
KaDee Strickland made a powerful impact on Chicago Fire as Monica Pascal, the wife of Chief Dom Pascal. She joined the cast in Season 13 in 2024 and appeared in 13 episodes before her character’s tragic on-screen death in March 2025.
Although Monica’s time in Chicago was short, her storyline revealed both the emotional core and the darker edges of Chief Pascal—now a major figure in Season 14.
Who Was Monica Pascal?
Monica Pascal debuted in the Season 13 premiere, A Monster in the Field, as the elegant but troubled wife of newly introduced Chief Dom Pascal.
Her first scenes immediately hinted at fractures in the marriage. Viewers watched the couple argue through an open window after Monica changed the locks on their home. Dom begged to be let in. Monica relented, but the mood was tense, awkward, and passionate all at once—setting the tone for their storyline.
She later appeared at Firehouse 51 in a bright pink dress to give Dom his new keys, but the gesture masked deeper problems.
Their marriage was under strain from Dom’s past, especially involving his former colleague, Lieutenant Vale. When Dom discovered Vale visiting Monica, he rushed home and punched his ex-colleague, revealing a volatile side to their relationship.
Despite this rocky history, Monica followed Dom from Miami to Chicago, trying to save their marriage. The couple planned an anniversary dinner as a fresh start—plans that would become the emotional anchor for Monica’s tragic final episode.
Monica Pascal’s Death on Chicago Fire
Monica died in Chicago Fire Season 13, Episode 15, Too Close. The storyline began innocently enough. She turned down dinner with her sister so she could reconnect with Dom at a romantic restaurant.
But while Dom waited for her at the table, tragedy struck.
Monica was involved in a serious car accident and rushed to Gaffney Medical Center. Mouch called Dom from the hospital, urging him to come immediately.
By the time he arrived, Monica had died from her injuries. Violet broke down, and Dom collapsed in grief over his wife’s body—one of Season 13’s most emotional scenes.
Her death transformed Dom’s character. In later episodes, he channeled his grief into dangerous anger, fixating on the driver responsible and pushing his team with increasing intensity.
Where Is Dom Pascal in Season 14?
In the current season, Dom continues to struggle professionally and personally.
He is dealing with department-wide engine decommissioning, managing Firehouse 51 with Severide and Mouch, and growing closer to Annette Davis from the Mayor’s office. Season 14, Episode 7 even showed Dom and Annette sharing a dinner date—his first major romantic development since Monica’s death.