ABOUT HANAKO GREENSMITH

Hanako Greensmith (pronounced Hah-na-co) made her CHICAGO FIRE debut as "Violet" in Season 8, recurring on the show through Seasons 8 and 9 and will join the cast as a series regular for Season 10. Currently her character, paramedic Violet Mikami, is involved in a romantic relationship with her boss, Chief Hawkins, played by Jimmy Nicolas. Recent credits include NBC's CHICAGO MED, CBS's BULL, and CBS's FBI. She made her New York theatre debut in the off-Broadway production of LOLITA, MY LOVE and is a graduate of Pace University.

About her character: VIOLET is a fun, cool, sexy, ball-busting, confident, capable paramedic. At the top of her game, and she knows it. Full of swagger, her skill can be intimidating but mostly she's impressive. She'd never back down from a challenge, and isn't afraid to speak her mind.

Next original episode:

"Hot and Fast" (#1016), airing Wednesday, March 16 at 9/8pm Central

Cruz forms a bond with a young immigrant boy he meets while fighting an apartment fire. Squad makes plans to prank the newest member of their team. Hawkins and Violet struggle to keep their relationship a secret.

ABOUT CHICAGO FIRE

From renowned Emmy Award-winning Executive Producer Dick Wolf ("Law & Order" brand) and co-creator Derek Haas, the writer behind "3:10 to Yuma," comes Season 10 of the adrenaline-fueled drama "Chicago Fire." This edge-of-your-seat ride is a look into the professional and personal lives of the firefighters and paramedics of Firehouse 51 as they risk their lives every day to save and protect the citizens of Chicago.

Led by Lt. Kelly Severide (Taylor Kinney), Rescue Squad 3 works closely with Lt. Christopher Herrmann (David Eigenberg) on Engine 51 and Lt. Stella Kidd (Miranda Rae Mayo) on Truck 81. Their tireless, never-give-up mindset brings them all closer together - the men and women of Firehouse 51 are more than co-workers, they're family.

The firehouse also includes Deputy District Chief Wallace Boden (Eamonn Walker), who keeps his house running smoothly and his firefighters prepared to overcome all adversity. Paramedic Sylvie Brett (Kara Killmer) returns alongside seasoned veterans Randy "Mouch" McHolland (Christian Stolte) and Joe Cruz (Joe Minoso).

Completing the team are daredevil Blake Gallo (Alberto Rosende), talented and dedicated Darren Ritter (Daniel Kyri) and, 51's newest addition, headstrong paramedic Violet Mikami (Hanako Greensmith).

Executive Producers are Dick Wolf, Derek Haas, Andrea Newman, Michael Gilvary, Reza Tabrizi, Arthur Forney and Peter Jankowski.

"Chicago Fire" is produced by Universal Television, a division of Universal Studio Group, in association with Wolf Entertainment.