Chicago Fire fans may not be strangers to epic One Chicago crossovers, but one star is hoping for a bolder, grittier twist the next time 51 teams up with the rest of the Windy City’s first responders. Jocelyn Hudon, who joined the cast in Season 13 as Paramedic Lizzie Novak, has big ideas for what she’d like her next crossover experience to look like — and it turns out, the show has already laid the groundwork.
Hudon isn’t just asking for a cameo. She’s got a very specific vision — one that blends fast-paced action, a dash of chaos, and a strong dose of female paramedic power.
“I think if there was some kind of robbery and there was some kind of physicality that Novak could help out with… if the ambulance gets robbed and I’m like, ‘Oh s**t,’ I think that would be really cool,” Hudon said, pitching her dream crossover scenario.
🚑 Novak Wants to Be in the Middle of the Action — Literally
Hudon’s version of a Chicago Fire–Chicago P.D. crossover isn’t just a background emergency or routine team-up — she wants Novak front and center. Imagine: Ambo 61 responding to a standard call, only to get caught in the middle of a robbery gone wrong, forcing Novak and Mikami (Hanako Greensmith) to think fast, fight back, and later help Intelligence bring down the suspects.
It’s a high-octane premise that would give the Chicago Fire ambulance duo a rare chance to lead a storyline that isn’t medical, and it’d offer Novak the character depth Hudon is clearly hungry for.
🔍 Season 13 Already Paved the Way
While Novak didn’t get her “robbery scenario,” Season 13, Episode 19 of Chicago Fire was arguably a test run for her action-ready aspirations. In that episode, Novak and Violet stumbled upon a patient whose life was endangered by a rogue paramedic. The situation ultimately triggered a mini-investigation — though it was Violet who led the charge.
With some brief assistance from CPD, the culprit was neutralized, but Novak’s role in the tension-packed story was minimal compared to Mikami’s. It was a missed opportunity that Season 14 could absolutely revisit and expand on, especially as Novak becomes a more established fixture at Firehouse 51.
🧯Why This Crossover Idea Works
Hudon’s crossover vision feels fresh, especially considering how previous Chicago Fire–Chicago P.D. collaborations usually center on:
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Arson (cue: Severide)
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Bombings
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Mysterious fatalities
And while those dramatic scenarios always deliver, they often sideline the ambulance team in favor of the firefighters or detectives. A robbery-focused plot that impacts Ambo 61 directly offers something different — something personal. It would give Novak and Mikami a chance to show their grit outside the confines of a call, and dig into their instincts, fears, and strengths in a new light.
🔗 More Potential Crossover Pairings
Let’s not forget that Hudon has also floated the possibility of a Chicago Med romance crossover for Novak — a rare crossover that focuses on character connection rather than crime. But an action-driven Fire/PD hybrid could be the more immediate and exciting next step, especially with the ambulance duo already established as scene-stealing characters.
📝 Final Thoughts: Will Novak Get Her Crossover Moment?
If One Chicago showrunners are paying attention, Jocelyn Hudon’s pitch deserves real consideration. With Carver and Ritter out, Chicago Fire Season 14 has room to spotlight new dynamics — and Novak is more than ready to fill the gap.
A Chicago P.D. team-up that puts Novak and Mikami in a life-or-death showdown? Now that’s a crossover we’d tune in for.
