Rockwall Professional Firefighters Charities invites you to the Firefighters’ Ball
Our mission for the evening is simple, yet powerful: to raise funds that answer the call for help from our courageous heroes who put their lives on the line every day.
Enjoy an unforgettable night featuring:
Fantastic dining
Casino tables to test your luck
A complimentary cigar lounge
Live music to keep you dancing
An exciting live auction
This is your chance to make a difference in the lives of those who protect us while having an incredible evening with friends and community.
Funds raised will be directed to support Chris Kemp, this year's recipient and his family, providing meaningful assistance when it matters most.
Mark your calendar—September 27, 2025—and join us for a night of generosity, celebration, and community spirit.
Our 2025 Recipient - Chris Kemp
A Life of Service — Now It’s Our Turn to Serve Him
For more than three decades, Chris Kemp has been the kind of man who shows up when it matters most. A veteran of both fire and police services, Chris spent 30 years protecting the people of Lewisville as a dedicated member of their police department. For the past 14 years, he has also volunteered with the Mabank Fire Department—earning recognition as Firefighter of the Year and the prestigious Rick Lasky Pride and Ownership Award.
Chris’s service didn’t stop at the station doors. He’s mentored countless first responders, shared his expertise as a guest instructor at the TEEX Municipal Fire School for eight years, and devoted his time to the Texas Life and Fire Safety program—always finding ways to lift others up.
But in November 2023, tragedy struck. A devastating motorcycle accident claimed the lives of his brother and sister-in-law. Without hesitation, Chris and his wife of 23 years, Jennifer, opened their hearts and their home to raise their 19-year-old niece, Cierra, and 15-year-old nephew, Kyle. Overnight, their family grew—bound together by love, resilience, and the quiet heroism that has defined Chris’s life.
Just as the family began to heal, another challenge emerged. Chris was diagnosed with cancer. The diagnosis forced him to step away from his duties, placing the weight of medical expenses, daily needs, and the future of young lives squarely on his shoulders. As the sole provider, Chris now faces a fight no one should have to battle alone.
The 2025 Firefighters’ Ball is our chance to stand with Chris—to lift some of the burdens from a man who has carried so many for so long. Funds raised will help cover his medical care, ensure stability for Cierra and Kyle, and give Chris the freedom to focus on healing.
Chris Kemp has always been a dedicated member of his community. On September 27, 2025, at the Hilton Dallas Rockwall Lakefront, we’ll be there for him.
Join us. Give generously. Show Chris that the brotherhood and sisterhood of public safety—and the community he’s protected for decades—stands firmly behind him.
Because when one of our own needs us, we answer the call.
For more information regarding the Rockwall Professional Firefighters Charities' Firefighters' Ball
Email us at info@rockwallfirefighters.org