Chicago Fire Season 13 Casting News Officially Confirms Sylvie Brett’s Replacement

A casting news for Chicago Fire season 13 officially confirms Sylvie Brett’s

permanent Firehouse 51 replacement. Following a particularly grueling season

12, which ended with the departure of Chief Boden, Firehouse 51 will have to

find a way to move forward amid these changes when it comes back for Chicago Fire season 13. While it won’t be easy, considering that Boden’s exit plan of choosing Christopher Hermann as his successor will not be honored, at least Ambulance 61 is finally ending its search for Violet Mikamim’s paramedic partner, as revealed in a new update.


According to Deadline, Jocelyn Hudon is officially promoted as a series regular in Chicago Fire season 13. Introduced in April as Lyla Novak, she was initially a floater who was supposed to only be at Firehouse 51 for a few shifts. As she joins One Chicago in a permanent capacity, it’s safe to say that this ends the hunt for Brett’s Ambulance 61 replacement. Before joining Chicago Fire, Hudon was best known for her roles in The Fall, The Strain, The Irrational, and Acapulco.

Why Novak Is The Best Sylvie Brett Replacement For Chicago Fire Season 13
Novak Has Earned Her Firehouse 51 Spot.

Thankfully, however, Violet convinced Novak that she’s a great fit for Firehouse 51 , and this casting news confirms that she is indeed choosing to stay for the long haul.


Upon Brett’s exit in season 12 following her marriage to Matt Casey, Firehouse 51 promoted Violet as Paramedic-In-charge (PIC) for Ambulance 61. That meant that she would need another member so they could go on operating. As expected in One Chicago, finding a replacement wasn’t easy, with the process even getting Violet in hot water with Chief Robinson. When Novak was introduced, Violet wasn’t sure what to make of her, which made sense, considering her rather suspiciously carefree demeanor. But, after a few shifts, the new PIC decided that Novak was fit for the job.

For a change, however, Novak didn’t want to be tied up to Firehouse 51. A big part of Chicago Fire’s appeal is its tight-knit headlining team, and joining them can be intimidating for anyone. There may also be something in Novak’s past that has hindered her from planting roots and settling in one place, hence why she had been content being a floater. Thankfully, however, Violet convinced Novak that she’s a great fit for Firehouse 51, and this casting news confirms that she is indeed choosing to stay for the long haul.

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