The Morongo Fire Department is responsible for protecting 110 square miles of the reservation land as well as the residential community, tribal enterprises and the 27-story, 44-acre casino. They respond to calls both on and off of the reservation and staffed with about 20 firefighters.
Mission Statement
The Morongo Fire Department’s mission is to provide essential emergency and non-emergency services to protect the lives and property of tribal members, descendants, residents, employees, and guests of the Morongo Indian Reservation and to protect the tribe’s historical, environmental, cultural and economic resources.
Vision Statement
The Morongo Fire Department’s vision is to implement and maintain innovative programs and strategies for life-saving education and training to the Morongo community. Our department envisions ongoing partnerships with other tribal departments, as well as outside public safety agencies, to promote an effective “All Risk” emergency response capability.
Our Staff
Kevin Gaines
Fire Chief
Morongo Band of Mission Indians
| Ben Kepner Fire Captain | Tim Demlow Fire Captain | Josh Alvarez Fire Captain | Efrain Vargas Fire Captain | Joe De La Torre Fire Captain | Ben Krone Fire Captain |
| Pat Trakas Fire Engineer | Scott Koenig Fire Engineer | George Miniet Fire Engineer | Nick Ziegler Fire Engineer | Armen Asatourian Fire Engineer | Scott Wilson Firefighter |
| Scott Bouch Firefighter | Chris Dietz Firefighter Paramedic | Jonathan Mainhart Firefighter | Jason Carrizosa Firefighter Paramedic | Layton Penza Firefighter | Michael Porter Firefighter Paramed |
| Scott Mehle Firefighter Paramedic | Randall Lopez Firefighter Paramedic | Christian Valdez Firefighter Paramedic |
Our Equipment
Truck 1
Engine 1
Engine 2
Brush Engine 1
Chief 1
Battalion Chief 1
Utility 1
Early 1950’s FWD by Seagrave
Morongo Fire Department
11581 Potrero Road
Banning, CA 92220
For Emergencies Dial 911