New blood, bold ideas. That’s the mood heading into Chicago Fire Season 14, and no one embodies it better than series newcomer Jocelyn Hudon, who plays the spirited paramedic Lizzie Novak. While she may be relatively new to Firehouse 51, Hudon is already dreaming big — and her ambitions could set the stage for One Chicago’s most dynamic crossover yet.
In a recent interview, Hudon shared her hopes for a Chicago Fire x Chicago PD crossover, one that would inject Novak directly into the action. She’s not just angling for a cameo — Hudon envisions her character knee-deep in a criminal investigation, perhaps after a robbery involving her own ambulance.
“If the ambulance gets robbed and I’m like, ‘Oh s**t,’ I think that would be really cool,” Hudon said with a laugh, pitching a plotline that puts Ambo 61 front and center alongside the CPD team. “I’d love to be part of some physical action or an investigation.”
💥 Clues from Season 13: A Blueprint for Lizzie’s Crossover Moment
Her wish isn’t just a fantasy. Chicago Fire’s Season 13 actually flirted with just such a crossover opportunity in Episode 19, when Violet and Lizzie encountered a patient left to die by a rogue paramedic. While CPD was loosely involved in the follow-up, Lizzie was sidelined as Violet and Carver took the lead. Instead, Novak spent her scenes trying to convince Ritter to let her crash at his place — hardly the high-stakes action Hudon is craving.
Still, the episode offered a clear roadmap for how Novak could be organically written into a future crossover: start with a medical call, escalate into a criminal investigation, and put Ambo 61 in danger before CPD arrives to save the day — or work alongside them.
🚑 Novak’s Time to Shine
With Carver (Jake Lockett) exiting the show, Lizzie Novak’s role is poised to expand. Her character no longer has to take a backseat to the Carver-Violet drama. In fact, she may soon step into the spotlight alongside Violet in new and unexpected ways. A tightly woven crossover could be just the storyline Novak needs to prove herself — both to the team and to fans still warming to the new dynamic at 51.
And with the One Chicago universe thriving, any combination is fair game: Lizzie and Violet team up with Hailey Upton on a trafficking ring bust? Novak is caught in the crossfire of a CPD undercover op? The possibilities are endless — and exciting.
🔄 The Future of Crossovers in One Chicago
It’s worth noting that full-scale crossovers have become less frequent in recent years, mostly due to scheduling challenges and tighter budgets. But Hudon’s enthusiasm taps into something fans have long missed: the unpredictable, high-stakes thrills that come when Fire, PD, and Med collide.
As Chicago Fire heads into its fourteenth season — with all core cast members confirmed to return — producers could seize this chance to reignite the crossover magic, this time with new characters like Novak taking center stage.
✨ TL;DR — Why Lizzie’s Crossover Wish Could Come True
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Jocelyn Hudon wants Novak to be involved in an action-heavy Chicago Fire/PD crossover.
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Season 13 already teased this idea with an abandoned medical case tied to criminal activity.
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With Carver gone, Novak has room to step up — and a crossover could be her breakout.
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All key One Chicago players are returning, making the team-up entirely possible.
Stay tuned — Chicago Fire Season 14 could be setting off more than just alarms.
