Hopkins Fire Department

The City of Hopkins is issuing a snow emergency declaration, effective 11:00 PM tonight and remaining in effect until Monday at 2:00 PM. Further information can be found at https://www.hopkinsmn.com/488/Snow-Emergencies.

Snow Emergencies | Hopkins, MN When any amount of snowfall occurs, residents should remove vehicles from Hopkins city streets, parking lots, right-of-ways, and the Municipal Parking Ramp.

The members of the Hopkins Fire Department extend our deepest condolences to the firefighters and families of the Minnetonka Fire Department on the passing of Deputy Fire Marshal Shawn Johnson.

Deputy Fire Marshal Johnson was a dedicated member of the Minnesota fire service and a respected partner in mutual aid across our communities. His commitment to fire prevention, public safety, and service to others made a lasting impact on the departments and residents he served.

We are grateful for the work he did for the fire service and for the partnership he shared with neighboring departments, including ours. His presence and contributions will not be forgotten.

Please keep his family, friends, and the Minnetonka Fire Department in your thoughts during this difficult time.

Rest easy, brother.

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Deputy Fire Marshal Shawn Johnson of the Minnetonka Fire Department, who died after a courageous two-year battle with cancer.

Shawn served the Community of Minnetonka for 20 years. He joined the department in March 2006 as a Paid-on-Call Firefighter, demonstrating early on his dedication, professionalism, and commitment to serving his community. During his years as a Paid-On-Call member, Shawn also served as both a Lieutenant and Training Captain. In 2016, Shawn was hired full time as a Fire Inspector within the Department’s Fire and Life Safety Division, where his strong knowledge of the fire code and attention to detail became evident. His leadership and expertise led to his promotion to Deputy Fire Marshal in 2023, a role in which he served with distinction.

Shawn was passionate about training and developing firefighters across Minnesota. He taught and tested firefighters through the Minnesota Fire Service Certification Board, traveling statewide to support departments of all sizes. His ability to educate, mentor, and inspire made him a respected resource throughout the fire service.

Service information will be shared once arrangements are finalized. Minnetonka Fire is working closely with Shawn’s family to support them in every way possible.

Deputy Fire Marshal Shawn Johnson’s integrity, commitment, and service to the Minnesota fire community will not be forgotten.