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Thomas "Tom" Van Meter is an Arson investigator for the Chicago Fire Department's Office of Fire Investigation (OFI).

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What is Tom Van Meter's role in the Chicago Fire Department? toggle section
Captain Tom Van Meter is a key figure in the Chicago Fire Department, where he serves as a Fire Captain. His primary role is as a Commander and Arson investigator within the Department's Office of Fire Investigation. His character is brought to life by actor Tim Hopper.
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What specific department does Tom Van Meter work for within the Chicago Fire Department? toggle section
Captain Tom Van Meter is associated with the Chicago Fire Department, specifically within the Office of Fire Investigation. His responsibilities include serving as a Commander and conducting arson investigations.
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What does Tom Van Meter's job as an Arson investigator entail? toggle section
As an Arson investigator, Tom Van Meter probes suspected arson cases. He was once tasked with investigating Stephen Flores, a real estate mogul, for a potential arson cover-up. The investigation was impeded by Van Meter's unorganized filing system.
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What kind of training does Tom Van Meter likely have for his role as an Arson investigator? toggle section
Captain Tom Van Meter, an Arson investigator with the Chicago Fire Department, would have undergone comprehensive training in fire investigation and legal procedures. His role also necessitates a deep understanding of fire behavior. Additionally, his ability to manage filing systems is implied, despite references to a 'sloppy filing system'.
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Appearances[]

Season 2
A Problem House Prove It Defcon 1 A Nuisance Call A Power Move
Joyriding No Regrets Rhymes with Shout You Will Hurt Him Not Like This
Shoved in My Face Out With a Bang Tonight's the Night Virgin Skin Keep Your Mouth Shut
A Rocket Blasting Off When Things Got Rough Until Your Feet Leave the Ground A Heavy Weight A Dark Day
One More Shot Real Never Waits


Season 6
It Wasn't Enough Ignite on Contact An Even Bigger Surprise A Breaking Point Devil's Bargain
Down Is Better A Man's Legacy The Whole Point of Being Roommates Foul Is Fair Slamigan
Law of the Jungle The F is For Hiding Not Seeking Looking for a Lifeline The Chance to Forgive
The One That Matters Most Put White On Me When They See Us Coming Where I Want To Be The Strongest Among Us
The Unrivaled Standard One for the Ages The Grand Gesture


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


Season 9
Rattle Second City That Kind of Heat Smash Therapy Funny What Things Remind Us My Lucky Day
Blow This Up Somehow Dead of Winter Escape Route Double Red One Crazy Shift
A Couple Hundred Degrees Natural Born Firefighter Don't Hang Up What Comes Next A White-Knuckle Panic
No Survivors


Season 10
Mayday Head Count Counting Your Breaths The Right Thing Two Hundred
Dead Zone Whom Shall I Fear? What Happened at Whiskey Point? Winterfest Back with a Bang
Fog of War Show of Force Fire Cop An Officer With Grit The Missing Piece
Hot and Fast Keep You Safe What's Inside You Finish What You Started Halfway to the Moon
Last Chance The Magnificent City of Chicago


Season 11
Hold On Tight Every Scar Tells a Story Completely Shattered The Center of the Universe Haunted House
All-Out Mystery Angry Is Easier A Beautiful Life Nemesis Something for the Pain
A Guy I Used to Know How Does It End? The Man of the Moment Run Like Hell Damage Control
Acting Up The First Symptom Danger Is All Around Take a Shot at the King Never, Ever Make a Mistake
Change of Plans Red Waterfall


Season 12
Barely Gone Call Me McHolland Trapped The Little Things On the Hook
Port in the Storm Red Flag All the Dark Something About Her The Wrong Guy
Inside Man Under Pressure Never Say Goodbye


Season 13
A Monster in the Field Ride the Blade All Kinds of Crazy Through the Skin Down the Rabbit Hole
Birds of Prey Untouchable Quicksand A Favor Chaos Theory
In the Trenches, Part I Relief Cut Born of Fire Bar Time
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