Jerry Gorsch

Jerry Gorsch
Full name	Jerry Gorsch
Biographical information
Gender	Male
Ethnicity	Caucasian
Hair Color	Auburn
Eyes	Blue
Status	Alive
Marital status	Married
Family	Trey Jennings (Brother-in-Law) John Ogden (Cousin) †
Career information
Occupation	Formerly Assistant Deputy Commissioner
Department	Formerly Chicago Fire Department
Series information
First seen	A Closer Eye
Last seen	A Chicago Welcome
Portrayed by	Steven Boyer

ADC Jerry Gorsch was the Assistant Deputy Commissioner of a un-named Efficiency Task Force for the Chicago Fire Department. Despite having a high position within the CFD, he has no firefighting experience and had fast-tracked through the ranks due to Commissioner Grissom coddling him. Due to this, he had frequently proved to be extremely arrogant, irresponsible and severely unqualified for the job. Chief Boden had recommended that firefighting wasn't the right career for him, and Gorsch's irresponsibility had even endangered Casey on one occasion.

Gorsch was later fired from the Department after attempting to have firefighters supplied with cheaper and untested equipment, and embezzling money meant to buy the reliable gear from a proven supplier.

Quick Answers

What led to Jerry Gorsch's departure from the Chicago Fire Department?

Jerry Gorsch, the Assistant Deputy Commissioner for the Chicago Fire Department, was dismissed due to his irresponsible behavior and lack of qualifications. He endangered others, including Casey, and was fired after trying to equip firefighters with cheaper, untested gear while embezzling funds intended for reliable equipment. His rapid promotion was due to Commissioner Grissom's favoritism, despite Gorsch's lack of firefighting experience.

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What was Jerry Gorsch's role within the Chicago Fire Department?

Jerry Gorsch held the position of Assistant Deputy Commissioner in the Chicago Fire Department. His rapid rise through the ranks, despite a lack of firefighting experience, was attributed to Commissioner Grissom's favoritism. This led to Gorsch being viewed as arrogant, irresponsible, and unfit for his role, with Chief Boden suggesting that firefighting was not the right career for him.

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Who was responsible for Jerry Gorsch's fast-track through the ranks in 'Chicago Fire'?

Jerry Gorsch, the Assistant Deputy Commissioner for the Chicago Fire Department, was fast-tracked through the ranks due to Commissioner Grissom's favoritism. Despite his high position, Gorsch lacked firefighting experience, leading to perceptions of him as arrogant and unqualified.

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Why was Jerry Gorsch considered unqualified for his position in 'Chicago Fire'?

Jerry Gorsch, played by Steven Boyer, served as the Assistant Deputy Commissioner in the Chicago Fire Department. His rapid rise through the ranks, despite having no firefighting experience, was due to Commissioner Grissom's favoritism. His lack of experience and responsibility, coupled with his arrogance, made him unqualified for his position. Chief Boden suggested that firefighting wasn't the right career for him. Gorsch's tenure ended when he tried to equip firefighters with cheaper, untested gear and embezzled funds meant for reliable equipment.

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Trivia and Notes

• He has a cousin (John Ogden), who died of cancer but worked with Cleveland FD for 28 years, A Chicago Welcome.

Appearances

Season 7
A Closer Eye	Going to War	Thirty Percent Sleight of Hand	This Isn't Charity	A Volatile Mixture
All the Proof	What Will Define You	The Solution to Everything	Always A Catch	Inside These Walls
You Choose	Make This Right	The Plunge	It Wasn't About Hockey	What I Saw
Fault in Him	Move a Wall	No Such Thing As Bad Luck	Until the Weather Breaks	Try Like Hell
The White Whale	I'm Not Leaving You

Season 8
Sacred Ground	A Real Shot in the Arm	Badlands	Infection, Part I	Buckle Up
What Went Wrong	Welcome to Crazytown	Seeing is Believing	Best Friend Magic	Hold Our Ground
Where We End Up	Then Nick Porter Happened	A Chicago Welcome	Shut It Down	Off The Grid
The Tendency of a Drowning Victim	Protect a Child	I'll Cover You	Light Things Up	51's Original Bell