Chicago Fire Season 14 Episode 5 was titled 'Ghosts', which came into play both literally and metaphorically. Firehouse 51 was drenched in the Halloween spirit and Novak was trying to convince everybody to attend a costume party with her. However, nobody was interested in celebrating the spooky season, especially Hermann, who lost his house in the previous episode's fire. While he tried to convince Cindy to look for a new house that was up for sale, she was not ready to move on and asked for some time.Sal Vasquez's father's past still haunted him in Chicago Fire Season 14 Episode 5. When he tried dodging his father's call a few times, he finally called his place of work, which angered him. Does his father deserve a chance at his parole hearing?Here is the complete Chicago Fire Season 14 Episode 5 recap.Chicago Fire Season 14 Episode 5 recap: Sal learns a shocking truth View this post on Instagram Instagram PostChicago Fire Season 14, Episode 5, finally revealed how Sal landed at Firehouse 51 and the truth was shocking. Sal Vasquez was still contemplating his father's request. He wanted his son to reach out to Lindsay's husband and convince him to testify so that he could get parole. According to Sal's father, his decision to plant evidence was ultimately to help the victim get justice. After his father's surprising call to the Firehouse, Sal even went to see his cop friend but eventually decided that he would not cross a line for his father's sake.However, his decision changes when he visits his father in jail. When Sal blames his father for putting him out of the force, he reveals that he had no hand in the matter. In fact, Sal was only accepted in the CFD because his father called in a favour and he was assigned to Firehouse 51, the best in the whole city. While this truth was shocking, it convinced Sal to look into his father's case once more and he might help his father get a parole hearing.Chicago Fire Season 14 Episode 5 recap: Kidd had a close call and Cruz chased a ghostKidd had a close call in Chicago Fire Season 14 Episode 5 when the team received a call involving hazardous air. While Severide rescued the victim, the team was too late to detect the gas leak and since Kidd was too close to the scene, she passed out. While Violet and Novak were able to help her and she was revived by the paramedics, it was a close call for her.Chicago Fire Season 14 Episode 5 also featured a structured fire, which became a spooky experience for Cruz. While Cruz was on the scene, he saw an old man with an oxygen tank. When he tried to help him, the man assured him that he was alright and asked him to save another woman stuck in the building. Thanks to the old man's help, Cruz managed to save the woman in time but the old man was nowhere to be found. Cruz and Violet even searched the area but there were no signs of the man and everyone was convinced that it was a ghost sighting (since it was Halloween night).In the final moments of the episode, Violet did find the old man but as it turns out, Cruz was literally chasing a ghost as the old man had died three years ago.Chicago Fire Season 14 Episode 5 recap: Mouch supports Hermann View this post on Instagram Instagram PostEver since Hermann lost his house in the fire, he has been struggling with insurance and paperwork and Mouch decided to organize a fundraiser to help his friend. While Hermann assured Mouch that he didn't need help, he was adamant to prove to him that his Firehouse would always have his back. Since Novak was trying to convince her coworkers to attend a costume party with her, she used this opportunity and convinced Mouch to throw a Halloween-themed costume party cum fundraiser at Molly's.When Hermann got a whiff of the fundraiser, he confronted Mouch and reassured him that he had everything in control. However, the event at Molly's was in full swing. Hermann finally decided to stop by at Molly's in Chicago Fire Season 14 Episode 5 and he was touched by his coworkers' support and Mouch's passionate speech about him.For the latest scoops on your favorite TV shows and movies, follow SoapCentral.