Cordova left Chicago Fire after a short stint due to personal reasons.
When Blake Gallo joined Firehouse 51, there was tension between him and Cordova, who was a temporary replacement for Otis, who was recovering from injuries sustained in the previous season. Cordova’s time on the show was brief, and his departure was not heavily focused on within the storyline. It was mentioned that he left for personal reasons, and the character was not developed further. The show continued to focus on the main cast and the introduction of new characters, while Cordova’s storyline was effectively concluded with his departure.