Joe Miñoso, who plays firefighter Joe Cruz on NBC’s “Chicago Fire,” is leaving the series after 15 seasons, according to multiple reports. Miñoso has appeared on the drama since its Season 1 run and is described as an original cast member, with coverage noting he appears in the show’s pilot. Sources indicate his departure is planned for the upcoming 15th season. Rather than an immediate exit, Miñoso is expected to remain on the series for a limited run, appearing in a handful of episodes early in Season 15. Those appearances are intended to conclude the character arc for Cruz. The reports consistently frame the move as part of a structured send-off rather than an abrupt change, and all outlets tie the decision to Miñoso’s long-running role on the Wolf Entertainment and Universal Television drama. No sources in the provided material specify additional casting changes, timing details beyond the start of Season 15, or whether other characters’ storylines will be affected by his exit.