Fire station and trucks

Fire Department

The Hopkins Fire Department responds to all fires, hazardous materials, special hazards and special rescue incidents in Hopkins.

Its EMS (Emergency Medical Services) program supports the Police Department in responding to medical emergencies.

As part of fire prevention, the Fire Department also enforces the fire code, inspects all new construction for safety and provides one of the most progressive and highly recognized fire prevention and education programs in the state.

The Hopkins Fire Department consists of 41 volunteer firefighters.

Mission statement

The Hopkins Fire Department will provide quality fire response, prevention services, emergency medical, hazardous materials and emergency preparedness that make a positive difference every day.

Vision statement

Members of the Hopkins Fire Department, through our commitment to innovation, service, and excellence, will always strive to be leaders in fire and life safety services, and model of a progressive and successful fire department.

Value statement

Since 1893 members of the Hopkins Fire Department have taken pride in our commitment to professional service by maintaining our skills, knowledge and abilities. All members of the Department are committed to conducting ourselves in an ethical manner, conforming to a moral standard of right versus wrong by treating each other and the people we serve humanely, professionally and honestly.

Contacts

  • Fire Chief

    952-548-6451
  • Assistant Fire Chief

    952-548-6452
  • Assistant Fire Chief

    952-548-6455
  • Inspections & Fire Secretary

    952-548-6320
Hopkins Fire Station

The Hopkins Fire Station, built in 2004, is located at 101 17th Ave S.

Did you know?

The Hopkins Fire Department was organized in 1893 after a devastating fire brought to light the need for public fire protection.

In 1989, the Hopkins Fire Department was voted State of Minnesota Fire Department of the Year.

The Fire Department was presented with a 2009 Life Safety Achievement Award by the Residential Fire Safety Institute.

The Minnesota State Fire Chiefs Association named Hopkins' Fire Chief Dale Specken as the Minnesota Fire Officer of the Year for 2010.