He's strong, he's determined and viewers love him. He's also the dedicated firefighter who manages to work on all three shifts of Truck 81, an accomplishment of which, in and of itself, deserves mention. This is Matthew Casey, from Chicago Fire.
Audiences can relate to the "boy next door" character of Matthew, who also shows that with hard work, anything is possible. Here are 10 things fans love about Matthew Casey.
10 He Loves Deeply
There's no doubt that Matthew Casey has a great capacity to love. Remember Hallie Thomas, Matthew's sweetheart from season 1? He's among those on the scene to help at a fire at a clinic where Hallie works part-time. He not only helps to pull her out to safety, he also supports her in the hospital, staying by her side.
Unfortunately, Hallie doesn't make it, but Matthew's heart and capacity to love is shown through his heroic devotion to her. Even after she passes away, he continues to demonstrate his love and faithfulness towards her by investigating the circumstances around the fire at the clinic.
9 He Adores Children
Matthew Casey loves kids and this is evident time and time again, including in his determination to have a child with Gaby, and then in his willingness to adopt, should pregnancy not be an option.
In season 4, he also shows loyalty to a student, Victor, whom he and Chief Boden personally walk to school when Victor is under threat from a gang leader. This heart for children is one of the reasons viewers love him so much.
8 He Is Brave
A life-threatening fire at a clinic where Hallie works part-time doesn't intimidate Chicago Fire's sweetheart, Matthew. He goes into the flames, coming out later with girlfriend Hallie. Sadly, she doesn't make it, despite hospital treatment. However, the rescue scene confirms Matthew's bravery.
Later in the show, he is awarded for demonstrating courage in his work for the community, with his heroic acts being acknowledged by his colleagues.
7 He Is Determined
Matthew Casey doesn't just let things go. He demonstrates persistence and determination throughout the series.
He is so disturbed by sweetheart Hallie's death that he is determined to investigate what really happened at the clinic that fateful day.
6 He Has An Open Heart
Chicago Fire's narrative is full of compelling twists and turns. Even though it takes Matthew some time to work through the death of Hallie, he remains open to love.
He begins a new relationship with Heather, who helps him to work through the death of Hallie. His ability to love, despite the heartache which is very real to him after losing Hallie, shows he has a good and open heart.
5 He Sticks By His Principles
There is a scene in series 2 when Truck 81 and Squad 3 are on duty and Chief Pridgen, holding a grudge against Matthew because he had a relationship with his newly-divorced wife, deliberately reroutes the firetruck towards a minor accident (after the squadron has received notice of a more serious fire).
This angers Casey as he realizes the injustice and alternative agenda in Pridgen's actions.
4 He Is Cautious
It's natural for a man to want to be a father, and Matthew Casey is no different. He loves the children in the community and wants to have one of his own.
When he and Gabby try to have a baby, the doctor tells her that there is a 10 percent chance she might die if she becomes pregnant. Matthew decides he doesn't want to take the risk and suggests adoption as an alternative measure.
3 He Is Ambitious
At one stage in the narrative, Matthew Casey decides to run for the position of alderman. He does this through the support of Gabby.
The campaigning doesn't go as smoothly as expected, however. At one stage, his campaign billboards are vandalized with claims that he is a murderer's son.
2 He Is Articulate
In season 4, Matthew is asked to give a speech to bring in donations, following a tornado in Chicago that left many homes destroyed and many power-lines cut.
Matthew steps up to the task and his addressing of the community helps to bring in thousands of dollars for the tornado victims and those left destitute as a result of the storm.
1 He Is Community-Minded
Matthew Casey is definitely a community man. He likes to roll up his sleeves and get involved in community matters and isn't afraid to give his all for a good cause.
He loves to lend a helping hand and this is particularly evident in season 4 when he helps those left homeless during a tornado in Chicago. He goes the extra mile and beyond the call of duty to help the homeless find shelter and he even goes to speak to the alderman for extra support.
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