Tonto Creek Information:
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT HOTLINE
1-800-304-4452 EXT 8888
Public Events
Next Board Meeting
Tonto Basin Fire Board Meeting*
November 21, 2024
@ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Tonto Basin Fire Board Meeting*
November 21, 2024
@ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location
46189 N Hwy 188 (Station 91)
46189 N Hwy 188 (Station 91)
*Board meetings are the 3rd Thursday @ 3 PM of each month unless otherwise noted. For any changes or updates not posted on this website, please visit the locations noted in the Disclosure Statement. All previous Board meeting minutes can be found here.
Dedicated to serving the communities of Jakes Corner, Tonto Basin & Roosevelt Lake
Established in 1989, the department provides emergency services for over 4,000 residents. Our mission is to ensure the highest level of life safety, fire protection, environmental protection, and emergency medical services to our community. We are dedicated to consistently upgrading our equipment, facilities, education, and training. Additionally, we strive to hire well-qualified personnel who are committed to serving you.
Station #91 | Main Station
Located:
West side of Tonto Creek
Staffing:
24 / 7, 365 Days a year
Business Hours:
8am—5pm, Monday–Friday
Street Address:
46189 N Highway 188
Tonto Basin, AZ 85553
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 48
Tonto Basin, AZ 85553
Phone:
(928) 479-2203
Station #92
Located:
East side of Tonto Creek
Staffing:
Unmanned
Street Address:
153 West Elm Lane
Tonto Basin, AZ 85553
Phone:
(928) 479-2203
Station #95
Located:
Near Jake’s Corner
Staffing:
Unmanned
Street Address:
733 N Gun Creek Rd
Tonto Basin, AZ 85553
Phone:
(928) 479-2203
Station #96
Located:
Roosevelt
Staffing:
Most days 7am—6pm except holidays
Street Address:
75 E Capel
Roosevelt, AZ 85554
Phone:
(928) 479-2977
Fax:
(928) 467-2161
MISSION
“Community First”
We are dedicated to placing the needs of our communities and the people within those communities first. We will accomplish this by promoting safety and maintaining equipment, with trained and motivated employees, while promoting fire prevention and public safety education programs within the communities that we serve.
VISION
We strive to be the difference in meeting the changing needs in our communities. We will accomplish this by having dedicated and qualified employees, by providing modern and technologically advanced equipment and facilities, and by maintaining a high level of readiness to the best of our ability.
CORE VALUES
Community
We all can make a difference to save and change lives. We are committed to active participation in our community by fulfilling our job responsibilities and strengthening community involvement.
Teamwork and Leadership
We seek out the input and opinions of members at all levels of the organization. Teamwork drives our organization, and we believe that all team members have the responsibility to mentor others. Lead by example for all team members.
Integrity
We serve with integrity, and we value our community’s trust and are committed to honest and ethical behavior. We will hold ourselves accountable to this value and believe in personal commitment to our organization and communities.
Diversity & Respect
We embrace and respect the diversity in our communities and value everyone’s contributions. We are devoted to treating everyone with the highest degree of dignity, equality and trust and will provide compassionate and superior service to all.
Professional Excellence
We strive to provide the highest standards of professionalism for our internal and external customers via our certified, well-trained, competent, hard-working, and dedicated employees. We will ensure a state of constant readiness and we believe that continuous training and development in all aspects of our organization ensures excellence.
Innovation
We recognize the value of change in responding to and meeting the ever-evolving needs of our customers and communities’ members. We are committed to change through innovative and progressive thinking that will benefit those that we serve.
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PREVENTION
Current Open Burn
Times & Precautions:
Times & Precautions:
Stage 1 Fire Restrictions are in place, no burning at this time.
See Forest Service website for additional info.
General Open Burn Times:
(Unless otherwise indicated above)
WINTER: October — March, 8am — 2pm
SUMMER: April — September, 6am — 11am
Open Burn Rules:
- To open burn, you must obtain a permit at Station 91. Permits can still be issued, but no burning till fire restrictions are lifted.
- You must call (928) 479-2203 or follow this link to notify us prior to each open burn.
- Permits required only for brush, not for warming or cooking fires.
USFA Safety
Publications
Publications
Protect lives and property in emergencies. Get concise, reliable, and up-to-date USFA safety information here.
A REMINDER FROM TBFD:
DON'T FORGET TO CHANGE YOUR BATTERY!
Current Open Burn
Residents on the east side of Tonto Creek:
Residents on the east side of Tonto Creek:
If flooding of Tonto Creek is an issue for residents of the east side, please call the Gila County Emergency Management Hotline at 1-928-402-8789 or 1-800-304-4452 ext. 8888. This number is periodically updated to give you information for any assistance you may need.
Prepare for Emergencies:
- Be aware of upcoming weather changes. Check the Gun Creek flow gauge for flow data.
- Keep in touch with your neighbors. It is important to check on them and knowing when anyone has special needs.
- Stock up! You should have 5 to 7 days worth of supplies on hand for each family member, including food, water, and prescriptions.
- If Tonto Creek flow is at life threatening levels DON’T TRY TO CROSS! Is not worth your life or anyone else’s to rescue you. If you have an emergency call 911!! We have personnel and a Station on the East side. GCSO and County can help as well. If no emergency please do not try to cross for any reason until the levels are safe.
Click here and be prepared by utilizing disaster preparedness information from Red Cross.
Please contact Tonto Basin Fire District if you have any questions.