Tonto Basin Fire District

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Tonto Basin Fire District

Proudly serving the communities of Tonto Basin, Roosevelt, and Jake’s Corner in Arizona.

Our mission is "Community First" by providing professional emergency services, protect lives and property, and support our community with dedication and integrity. 🚒 Tonto Basin Fire District 🚒

Serving our community since 1989, the Tonto Basin Fire District covers 85 square miles — stretching from Jake’s Corner on SR 188 south to the town of Roosevelt. We proudly serve the communities of Tonto Ba

sin, Roosevelt, and Jake’s Corner, providing emergency services to over 4,000 residents.

🏠 Our Stations

Station #91 – Punkin Center (Manned: 24/7 - 365 days)
Station #96 – Roosevelt (Manned: 7 AM – 6 PM)
Station #92 – East Side of Tonto Creek (Unmanned)
Station #95 – Jake’s Corner (Unmanned)

Our Mission is "Community First" and we’re committed to protecting lives and property with professionalism, integrity, and community spirit.

04/08/2026

The Indian Point brush pit is closed effective immediately due to a fire today; it will remain closed until further notice is provided.

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U.S. Forest Service-Tonto National Forest
Tonto Basin Marketplace
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Gila County Sheriff's Office
Tonto Basin Fire District Station # 96

03/25/2026

🚨🔥 Two spots. One mission. 🔥🚑
Tonto Basin Fire District is hiring Firefighter Paramedics.

💬 “Courage is being scared—and showing up anyway.”

Ready to answer the call? Check out our website: https://www.tontobasinfire.org/now-hiring/

02/24/2026

We would like to extend our gratitude to Sam of Accuracy Plumbing, who promptly responded to and repaired a water leak at our station 91 this evening, thereby ensuring our crews had uninterrupted access to water.

02/23/2026

The Tonto Basin Firefighters Association successfully completed a clean-up initiative at Station 1 in Tonto Basin and Station 95 in Jake's Corner over the weekend. We would like to express our sincere appreciation to the following personnel for their tireless efforts: Jarrett Cline, Trenton Cline, Tristan McBlane, Brandi Morris, Thomas Young, Brenden Lerch, and Jim Lavery, who maintained the excellent condition of Station 96. Their commitment to excellence is evident in every aspect of their work, including ensuring our stations are well-maintained.

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Gila County Sheriff's Office
Tonto Basin Current News

02/21/2026

Update: great news, the source of the water leak was located and repaired today, thank you Tonto Basin for the help

Good afternoon, we are seeking a plumber in Tonto Basin to fix a water leak at our fire station located in Tonto. The issue is with an outdoor water spigot that is leaking significantly. If available, please have them call Chief James Stoltenberg at 928-238-0197. Thank you.
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02/17/2026

Good morning Tonto Basin. The Tonto National Forest, along with our crew, will be conducting brush pit burning operations off Highway 188 near the transfer station. U.S. Forest Service-Tonto National Forest

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01/26/2026

Update: AT&T towers have come up in Tonto Basin and Roosevelt as of 12:30 pm but issues may atill arise

🚨 Public Safety Advisory – Tonto Basin Fire District 🚨

AT&T is currently experiencing a widespread service outage impacting the areas of Roosevelt, Tonto Basin, and Jakes Corner. This outage is affecting cellular service throughout the district.

Please note: Station 91’s main phone line, (928) 479‑2203, remains fully operational.

If you experience a loss of cell service and see “SOS” in place of signal bars—or if you are connected to Wi-Fi—you can still text 911 to reach emergency services.

Tonto Basin Fire District is actively coordinating with AT&T and working closely with the Gila County Sheriff’s Office to ensure we are prepared to respond to any emergency during this outage.
We will share updates as soon as more information becomes available. Stay safe and please share this message with your neighbors.

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Tonto Basin Marketplace

01/21/2026

Good morning Tonto Basin, the U.S. Forest Service-Tonto National Forest is doing a controlled burn at the Indian Point Green waste site today and it will be closed until further notice. We will also have smoke in the area for the next few days.

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Gila County Sheriff's Office
Tonto Basin Fire District Station # 96

12/25/2025

From our family at Tonto Basin Fire District to yours, warmest wishes for a joyous holiday season. May your day be merry and bright, filled with loved ones, and may you remain safe.

12/19/2025

At today's Tonto Basin Fire District monthly board meeting, we recognized two outstanding members who exemplify our mission to serve the community.

Firefighter of the Year was awarded to Trenton Cline, a third-generation firefighter dedicated to delivering exceptional service to the community and his fellow firefighters.

The Community Service Award was presented to Robert Cooper, a board member who has generously hosted our last two Christmas parties with his wife Michelle, providing a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Additionally, he has taken on significant administrative responsibilities, supporting each board meeting over the past year.

We extend our sincerest gratitude to both individuals for their tireless efforts in serving our community and district.

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12/05/2025

Tonto Basin Fire District Secures Federal Funding for Fire Station Remodel

The Tonto Basin Fire District is proud to announce that it has been
awarded federal funding through the Fiscal Year 2026 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill, signed into law by President Trump on
November 12, 2025. This funding, designated through Congressionally Directed Spending, will support
the much-needed remodel of the Tonto Basin Fire Station 96.

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U.S. Forest Service-Tonto National Forest
Gila County Sheriff's Office
Tonto Basin Firefighters Association
Tonto Basin Current News
Payson Roundup
Globe Miami Times

11/27/2025

On behalf of everyone at Tonto Basin Fire District, we extend our deepest gratitude to our remarkable community for your unrelenting support. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your families! Enjoy this special day.

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Tonto Basin Firefighters Association
Gila County Sheriff's Office
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Tonto Basin Current News
Tonto Basin Chamber of Commerce
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Address

46189 N. AZ Highway 188
Tonto Basin, AZ
85553

Telephone

+19284792203

Website

http://www.tontobasinfire.org/

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