Daniel Kyri is an essential part of the Chicago Fire puzzle. His character, Darren Ritter, doesn't often get a chance to take center stage, but his affable presence makes him a friend to all in Firehouse 51. Ritter is a problem solver, and Kyri has implementend this admirable quality in his own life.

The actor may not be playing Ritter at the moment, given Chicago Fire's winter hiatus, but he is very much involved in the betterment of the eponymous city. On Sunday, December 15, Kyri performed the Evening Ritual for St. Regis Chicago's 2nd Annual 12 Days of Sabrage.

Daniel Kyri helped promote a local charity NBCUniversal Experience - Red Carpet | Medios y Media/GettyImages

The event was put on to help provide winter gear and warm clothing to local children who are living in "homeless or low-income situations." Kyri was the Guest of Honor, and he used his Chicago Fire fame...