Adam Ferrara portrays "Needles Nelson," who must tighten the reigns as the rest of the crew checks out - some physically, some emotionally, and others mentally.

He must tighten the reigns as the rest of the crew checks out.

Adam Ferrara as Chief 'Needles' Nelson in Rescue Me on FX

Adam Ferrara as Chief 'Needles' Nelson | Rescue Me on FX

Denis Leary is "Tommy Gavin." Tommy has come to terms with his involvement in his nephew's accident, but Damian's haunting presence is a constant reminder that one false move could be Tommy's last. With a dry spell at the firehouse and things running like clockwork without him at home, Tommy jumps at the opportunity to spend time with a vibrant old friend. But after a devastating five-alarm fire, Tommy decides that he's ready for a change of pace in his life.

After a devastating five-alarm fire, he decides that he's ready for a change of pace in his life.

Denis Leary as Tommy Gavin in Rescue Me on FX

Denis Leary as Tommy Gavin | Rescue Me on FX

John Scurti plays "Lt. Kenny 'Lou' Shea." Though his health teeters in the balance, Lou takes on a godfather role for Tommy's children. Tommy entrusts Lou with emotional testaments for his loved ones, but when Lou breaks Tommy's trust, their relationship takes a final turn for the worse.

Though his health teeters in the balance, he takes on a godfather role for Tommy's children.

John Scurti as Lt. Kenny 'Lou' Shea in Rescue Me on FX

John Scurti as Lt. Kenny 'Lou' Shea | Rescue Me on FX

Daniel Sujata portrays "Franco Rivera," who is determined to move up the firehouse ranks. Franco's no-nonsense attitude has the firehouse regimented like never before. A stubborn mistake on the job, however, puts his future as leader in jeopardy.

A stubborn mistake on the job puts his future as leader in jeopardy.

Daniel Sunjata as Franco Rivera in Rescue Me on FX

Daniel Sunjata as Franco Rivera | Rescue Me on FX

Steven Pasquale plays "Sean Garrity," whose stunning new girlfriend turns out to be quite the gas. Garrity is unsure if her pros outweigh her cons, but in the end decides that her flaws represent an unusual form of love.

His stunning new girlfriend turns out to be quite the gas.

Steven Pasquale as Sean Garrity in Rescue Me on FX

Steven Pasquale as Sean Garrity | Rescue Me on FX

Michael Lombardi portrays "Mike Siletti." Mike finds his true calling and becomes colleen's right-hand man in her quest for the perfect wedding.

Finding his true calling, he becomes colleen's right-hand man in her quest for the perfect wedding.

Micahel Lombardi as Mike Siletti in Rescue Me on FX

Michael Lombardi as Mike Siletti | Rescue Me on FX

Andrea Roth plays "Janet Gavin," who is pregnant with Tommy's second son. Though Tommy attempts to step up around the house, she and Sheila form a partnership that leaves no room for Tommy.

Pregnant with Tommy's second son, she and Sheila form a partnership that leaves no room for Tommy.

Andrea Roth as Janet Gavin in Rescue Me on FX

Andrea Roth as Janet Gavin | Rescue Me on FX

Callie Thorne portrays "Sheila Keefe." Sheila gets her wish when Jimmy is memorialized in a new piece looking back at 9/11. When the reporter digs deeper than Tommy could handle, Sheila storms HQ to get Tommy his job back.

When the reporter digs deeper than Tommy could handle, she storms HQ to get Tommy his job back.

Callie Thorne as Sheila Keefe in Rescue Me on FX

Callie Thorne as Sheila Keefe | Rescue Me on FX

Larenz Tate portrays "Black Shawn." When Black Shawn's unconventional family shows up for the wedding, he must make sure that the Gavins are on their best behavior.

When his unconventional family shows up for the wedding, he must make sure that the Gavins are on their best behavior.

Larenz Tate as Black Shawn in Rescue Me on FX

Larenz Tate as Black Shawn | Rescue Me on FX

Jim Serpico serves as an executive producer on Rescue Me, the critically acclaimed FX drama.

Jim Serpico | Rescue me on FX

Jim Serpico | Executive Producer | Rescue Me on FX

Kerry Orent has served since 2003 as executive producer on FX’s hit firefighter drama Rescue Me, starring Denis Leary.

Kerry Orent | Rescue Me on FX

Kerry Orent | Co-Executive Producer | Rescue Me on FX

Tom Sellitti has been a producer on Rescue Me since its first season on FX in 2004.

Tom Sellitti | Rescue Me on FX

Tom Sellitti | Co-Executive Producer | Rescue Me on FX

He’s produced and written Rescue Me and got his first directorial assignment from the show during the seventh season.

Evan Reilly | Rescue Me on FX

Evan Reilly | Co-Executive Producer, Writer, Director | Rescue Me on FX

Leslie Tolan has worked in the entertainment industry since the age of 17, when she was the youngest person in the Editor’s Guild.

Adam Ferrara as Chief 'Needles' Nelson | Rescue Me on FX

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Larenz Tate
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John Scurti
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Adam Ferrara as Chief 'Needles' Nelson | Rescue Me on FX

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