Chief
Keith
Hopkins

Leadership lessons forged in the fire service and proven beyond it.

About Keith Hopkins

Chief Keith Hopkins serves as the Fire Chief of the Mesquite Fire Department, a 254-member department providing fire and emergency medical services to more than 157,000 citizens. The department also delivers a strong compliment of special operations services in support of the community.Chief Hopkins has dedicated 26 years to the Mesquite Fire Department, serving through every rank of the organization. He spent the majority of his career in Operations, where he developed a strong foundation in emergency response, leadership, and firefighter development. His passion for the fire service is evident in his commitment to training firefighters of all ranks, emphasizing professional development and the cultivation of strong, capable leaders.Chief Hopkins is a proud graduate of Baylor University in Waco, Texas, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in Communications.He has been married to his wife, Amy, for 35 years. They have three amazing grown daughters, two sons-in-law and two adorable grandchildren.