James Robert Scanlon

Fire Department Assistant Chief James "Jimmy" Scanlon, died on Friday, Nov. 4, after going into cardiac arrest the day prior. Scanlon responded to a fire call for Hopkins Fire Department on the evening of Nov 2. Scanlon served the Hopkins Fire Department as a firefighter for 14 years (2008 to present) and he has served as assistant chief since 2019. "Jimmy was known for his superior knowledge of IT, commitment to the city and willingness to help out however he could. He will be deeply missed," said Hopkins Fire Department Chief Dale Specken. "Our condolences go out to Chief Scanlon's family." He also worked for the Hopkins Police Department for 13 years (2004-2017) as a reserve officer, dispatcher, and public safety officer. Scanlon left the department in 2016 for professional growth and an opportunity with the Bloomington Police Department. In his resignation letter from the Hopkins Police Department, Scanlon stated "I will always value the experience and professional connections I have made with members of this department. ... I look forward to continuing to work with members of the Hopkins Police Department through my position with Hopkins Fire." Scanlon grew up in Hopkins, graduated from Hopkins High School in 2003, and he grew up working for the city. His father Bob Scanlon worked for Hopkins in IT from 2001 to 2003. Scanlon began his career with the city at 16, when he was hired as a seasonal employee helping his dad with a variety of IT projects. The city of Hopkins flags are at half-staff and will remain at half-staff through the day of Chief Scanlon's funeral. Jimmy, was a 3rd generation fire fighter, following in the footsteps of his father & grandfather. His father & grandfather served the Bloomington Fire Department. Preceded in death by, grandparents, Robert & Joan Scanlon, Yvonne Bergquist. Scanlon leaves behind his partner Kat Willette; children, Arabella (17), Killian (7), and twins, Laina and Liam (4); parents, Bob (Kristy) Scanlon & Terri (Chris) Scanlon; grandparents, Larry & Linda Bergquist; uncle, Ken Scanlon. A visitation for Chief Scanlon will be held from 10-11 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 9, the Hopkins Center for the Arts, 1111 Mainstreet, followed by the funeral service at 11 a.m. Washburn-McReavy.com Strobeck Johnson 952-938-9020

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James Robert Scanlon

October 2, 1984 - November 4, 2022

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James Robert Scanlon

October 2, 1984 - November 4, 2022

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