By Justin Mathews | Pinal Post
San Tan Valley, AZ — Residents who subscribe to Rural Metro Fire will continue paying the company directly under a new three-year agreement approved by the San Tan Valley Town Council on December 17, 2025. The agreement does not change the subscription-based relationship between homeowners and Rural Metro. Instead, it formalizes the town’s partnership with the fire service provider while San Tan Valley evaluates its long-term public safety needs.
Mayor Daren Schnepf sought clarification for residents: “It’s still subscription-based through Rural Metro, not through the town?” Town Attorney Allen Quist confirmed: “The subscription-based model will continue during this three-year interim period.”
Under the approved agreement, the town will receive semi-annual reports on response times, staffing levels, and equipment availability. This gives San Tan Valley its first formal oversight of fire services in the community.
