First Mesa at a glance: local facts and sources
With about 1,555 residents, First Mesa is a small town in Arizona, inside Navajo County. 1 2 First Mesa is about 191 straight-line miles from Phoenix, the nearest of our ten hub cities, which sets its delivery distance in our price estimates. The nearest NOAA climate station in our file, Keams Canyon, is about 11 miles away.
Around First Mesa, the nearest places of 10,000 or more people (GeoNames) are Flagstaff (about 70,320 people, 84 miles southwest), Gallup, NM (about 23,240 people, 94 miles east), Sedona (about 10,388 people, 102 miles southwest), and West Sedona (about 11,299 people, 105 miles southwest). Larger places like these usually have the hotels, restaurants and hospitals that a First Mesa crew relies on.
Population and county come from the sources listed below. Records from nearby cities and counties are shown with their distance. Any rental use described is our inference, not a booked order.
Where a portable kitchen trailer fits in First Mesa
Winter, heat or a long drive can make a construction site meal break in First Mesa run past an hour, and onsite construction managers rent a trailer to bring it back to thirty minutes.
Onsite construction near First Mesa
First Mesa is a small town, and a large onsite construction crew can outnumber what its restaurants serve in a day. A portable kitchen trailer parked at the construction site solves lunch, with a shower trailer for longer jobs.
Where a First Mesa crew stays and eats
Crews working in First Mesa often commute from Flagstaff, 84 miles southwest. A portable kitchen trailer at the job saves the drive at lunch, and a shower trailer saves it at the end of the shift.
Hospital and care-home continuity around First Mesa
When a kitchen at a facility such as Hopi Health Care Center must close, towns like First Mesa feel it too. A mobile commercial kitchen trailer on site restores hot meals while the permanent kitchen is repaired.
Storm and disaster response in the First Mesa area
FEMA's record for Navajo County includes Severe Storms and Flooding (DR-4620-AZ). After a storm of that kind, First Mesa may host utility crews and volunteers, who need a portable kitchen trailer and an emergency refrigeration trailer.
School and campus kitchens near First Mesa
Schools around First Mesa, such as Arizona State University - Northeastern Arizona in Navajo County, schedule kitchen work for summer. A mobile commercial kitchen trailer and a dishwashing trailer cover the gap.
Weather planning for First Mesa
The nearest NOAA station (11 miles away) shows 17.5°F January nights, so a First Mesa job should ask for winterized equipment, heated water lines and a snow plan before delivery.
First Mesa institutions that depend on foodservice
Arizona State University - Northeastern Arizona
1001 West Deuce of Clubs, Show Low, AZ 85901-6211. College or university (NCES 2024–2025). 3 Listed in Navajo County, about 31 miles from First Mesa.
Verified local fact; rental application inferred
Chinle Comprehensive Health Care Facility
US Hwy 191, Hospital Road, Chinle, AZ 86503. acute care hospital (CMS, updated 2026-07-22). 4 Listed in Apache County, about 59 miles from First Mesa.
Verified local fact; rental application inferred
Hopi Health Care Center
Highway 264, Milepost 388, Polacca, AZ 86042. critical access hospital (CMS, updated 2026-07-22). 5 Listed in Navajo County, about 31 miles from First Mesa.
Verified local fact; rental application inferred
Colleges and campuses in First Mesa, how a trailer could fit (our inference, not a booked rental): For confirmed campus dining renovations, shutdowns or temporary training operations, establish meal volume and utilities before selecting equipment. Matching equipment for First Mesa: kitchen trailer, refrigeration trailer, dishwashing or handwashing trailer.
Limits of these colleges and campuses sources for First Mesa
An institution location is verified. A dining facility, active project, meal count or actual rental is not established by this directory. Date meaning: Postsecondary directory year.
Hospitals in First Mesa, how a trailer could fit (our inference, not a booked rental): For a confirmed kitchen outage or approved renovation, plan patient and staff foodservice continuity with the hospital facilities and nutrition teams. Matching equipment for First Mesa: kitchen trailer, refrigeration trailer, dishwashing or handwashing trailer.
Limits of these hospitals sources for First Mesa
CMS verifies the hospital listing and address. It does not prove a kitchen breakdown, renovation, procurement requirement, equipment capacity or prior rental. Date meaning: CMS dataset modification date, not a hospital incident date.
What has happened in First Mesa: sourced records
NM-62 Apache County Gravel Roadways
Apache County. Worksheet 48, disaster 4620, B - Emergency Protective Measures; obligated 2023-02-14. 6 Recorded for Apache County, about 59 miles from First Mesa.
Documented funded project; equipment rental not established
Severe Storms and Flooding (DR-4620-AZ)
Navajo County: flood, incident 2021-07-22 to 2021-07-24, declared 2021-09-13. 7 County-level record for Navajo County; the full record is on the Navajo County page.
Documented government incident; rental use not established
Funded repair projects in First Mesa, how a trailer could fit (our inference, not a booked rental): A named response or repair project provides a real operational context. Confirm whether its scope includes foodservice disruption or crew-welfare equipment before proposing rentals. Matching equipment for First Mesa: kitchen trailer, refrigeration trailer, dishwashing or handwashing trailer, shower trailer, laundry trailer.
Limits of these funded repair projects sources for First Mesa
The source records a funding transaction, which may be an amendment or reimbursement for completed work. It does not prove an active construction site, an available contract, a rental order, a total project cost, or vendor selection. Date meaning: Grant obligation transaction date; not construction start or completion.
Disaster declarations in First Mesa, how a trailer could fit (our inference, not a booked rental): This documented county-area incident is a basis for continuity and response planning. Determine current authorized feeding, cold-storage and sanitation needs before mobilizing. Matching equipment for First Mesa: kitchen trailer, refrigeration trailer, dishwashing or handwashing trailer, shower trailer, laundry trailer.
Limits of these disaster declarations sources for First Mesa
A designated county/area can include unaffected places. No city-specific damage, customer order, supplier deployment or current emergency is asserted. Date meaning: Incident start/end in OpenFEMA; declaration date is stated in the fact.
Historic and outdoor sites in First Mesa
Gentry Group Campground
Campground, Navajo County; P.O. Box 2337, Overgaard, Arizona 85933. Recreation.gov, updated 2026-03-11. 8 Facility near Navajo County, about 31 miles from First Mesa.
Verified local fact; rental application inferred
Fort Apache Historic District
S of Whiteriver off AZ 73 on Fort Apache Indian Reservation, Whiteriver. National Register, listed 1976-10-14. 9 Listed in Navajo County, about 31 miles from First Mesa.
Verified local fact; rental application inferred
Camps and recreation sites in First Mesa, how a trailer could fit (our inference, not a booked rental): For an authorized group camp, organized outdoor event or maintenance crew, confirm whether temporary meal production, cold storage or hygiene support is needed. Matching equipment for First Mesa: kitchen trailer, refrigeration trailer, dishwashing or handwashing trailer, shower trailer, laundry trailer.
Limits of these camps and recreation sites sources for First Mesa
A campground listing is not permission for a commercial kitchen trailer, vendor activity, dumping, generator use or a group event. Distance is straight-line, not driving distance. Check the current facility page. Date meaning: Recreation facility record update, not a rental booking.
Historic industrial and military sites in First Mesa, how a trailer could fit (our inference, not a booked rental): Use this named site as a local orientation reference. If authorized restoration work or an event is confirmed, assess crew feeding and sanitation separately. Matching equipment for First Mesa: kitchen trailer, refrigeration trailer, dishwashing or handwashing trailer.
Limits of these historic industrial and military sites sources for First Mesa
A historic listing does not prove current operations, public access, event permission, active industrial or military use, renovation work or a rental transaction. Archival records can contain historical photographs. Date meaning: National Register listing date; not a current project date.
First Mesa climate and seasonal equipment planning
Climate normals: Keams Canyon station
January mean low 17.5°F, July mean high 89.4°F (1991–2020 normals). 10 This station is about 11 miles from First Mesa, so treat it as a regional proxy.
Verified local fact; rental application inferred
Climate records in First Mesa, how a trailer could fit (our inference, not a booked rental): Below-freezing winter normals support planning for insulated water lines and freeze protection. Warm-season normals support checking refrigeration capacity, shade and backup power. Confirm actual site conditions and expected temperatures for the rental dates. Matching equipment for First Mesa: kitchen trailer, refrigeration trailer, restroom trailer.
Limits of these climate records sources for First Mesa
Monthly normal minima/maxima are averages, not record extremes. Annual precipitation is the sum of 12 monthly normals. A nearest station can differ from the site in elevation and exposure; it does not establish current demand. Date meaning: 30-year station climate normal; not a forecast or an event date.
Sources for the records above (research file checked October 29, 2026):
- First Mesa, Arizona, First Mesa: GeoNames: First Mesa, Arizona: GeoNames place record (published or updated gazetteer data, population as listed). ↩
- Navajo County: U.S. Census Bureau: Cartographic boundary files: counties (as published in us-atlas) (published or updated county boundaries). ↩
- Arizona State University - Northeastern Arizona, First Mesa: U.S. Department of Education / NCES: EDGE Postsecondary School Locations 2024–2025, additional source. ↩
- Chinle Comprehensive Health Care Facility: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: Hospital General Information, additional source (published or updated 2026-07-22). ↩
- Hopi Health Care Center, First Mesa: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: Hospital General Information, additional source (published or updated 2026-07-22). ↩
- NM-62 Apache County Gravel Roadways: FEMA / OpenFEMA: Public Assistance Grant Award Activities v2, additional source. ↩
- Severe Storms and Flooding (DR-4620-AZ), First Mesa: FEMA / OpenFEMA: Disaster Declarations Summaries v2, additional source (published or updated 2026-10-05). ↩
- Gentry Group Campground: Recreation.gov / Recreation Information Database: RIDB facility, directions and media records, additional source (published or updated 2026-03-11). ↩
- Fort Apache Historic District, First Mesa: National Park Service / National Register of Historic Places: Listed properties through May 22, 2026, additional source (published or updated 2026-05-22). ↩
- Climate normals: Keams Canyon station: NOAA / National Centers for Environmental Information: U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, monthly station data, additional source (published or updated 2023-04-04 dataset revision). ↩
First Mesa portable kitchen trailer pricing estimates
These First Mesa estimates start from a published reference rate and adjust it for the state's cost tier and your distance from major freight cities.
Estimated starting prices by service and rental period| Trailer | 1 to 6 days | 15 days to 1 month | 3 months or more |
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| Mobile Commercial Kitchen Trailer rental in First Mesa, AZ24ft Mobile Kitchen, Tier 2 to 4 | from $5,390 | from $5,390 | from $5,390 |
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| Dishwashing Trailer22-26ft Low-Temp Dish Trailer, Tier 2 to 4 | from $5,390 | from $5,390 | from $5,390 |
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| Refrigeration Trailer12ft Refrigerated Trailer, Tier 2 to 4 | from $1,400 | from $2,045 | from $2,155 |
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| Shower and Restroom Combination Trailer rental in First Mesa, AZ13ft Luxury Combination Trailer (3 stalls) | from $3,230 | from $4,310 | from $2,695 |
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| Shower Trailer20ft Shower Container (5 stalls) | from $4,310 | from $5,390 | from $4,310 |
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| Laundry Trailer20ft Laundry Container | from $4,310 | from $5,390 | from $4,310 |
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| Sleeper / Bunk Bed Trailer rental in First Mesa, AZ20ft Accommodation Unit | from $3,230 | from $3,770 | from $2,370 |
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| Restroom TrailerNo rate on the supplied price sheet | Call for pricing |
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Estimated for First Mesa, AZ: reference rate from the supplied price sheet, adjusted by a above regional cost tier and a delivery-distance factor (191 miles to Phoenix, the nearest of the ten largest US cities).
Disclaimer: Prices are estimates only. They vary by trailer size, rental duration, delivery distance, setup, permits, and availability, and they are not a quote. Call (888) 385-5513 for an exact quote.
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First Mesa rental FAQs
Could a storm like Severe Storms and Flooding (DR-4620-AZ) affect meals in First Mesa?
It is in the records for Navajo County (2021-07-22). Call (888) 385-5513 with your dates for availability.
Is there a hospital near First Mesa in your records?
Hopi Health Care Center in Navajo County, about 31 miles away. A listing is not a service area; the facility decides its own meal plan.
How cold or hot does First Mesa get?
The nearest NOAA station shows 17.5°F January nights and 89.4°F July afternoons. These are averages, not forecasts.
Can you support an emergency refrigeration rental in First Mesa?
Yes. If a commercial walk-in cooler or freezer in First Mesa fails, call (888) 385-5513 at any hour and we will arrange an emergency refrigeration trailer or refrigerated container, with delivery time confirmed on the call.
Also serving areas close to First Mesa
Close to First Mesa, we coordinate Mobile Commercial Kitchen Trailer rentals and leasing in these 24 nearby locations: Arizona, Tuba City, AZ, Winslow, AZ, Kayenta, AZ, Window Rock, AZ, Lukachukai, AZ, Kachina Village, AZ, Snowflake, AZ, Page, AZ, Grand Canyon Village, AZ, Navajo County, AZ, Apache County, AZ, Coconino County, AZ, Yavapai County, AZ, Scottsdale, AZ, Mesa, AZ, Peoria, AZ, Surprise, AZ, Tempe, AZ, Glendale, AZ, Gilbert, AZ, Mohave County, AZ, Phoenix, AZ, Queen Creek, AZ.
First Mesa sits among many smaller communities. Portable kitchen trailer rentals can also be coordinated near these towns and villages around First Mesa, listed with approximate distance from the center of First Mesa: Dilkon (31 mi), Ganado (48 mi), Chinle (51 mi), Tuba City (52 mi), Many Farms (56 mi), Winslow (59 mi), LeChee (59 mi), Joseph City (61 mi), Kayenta (62 mi), Kaibito (65 mi), Holbrook (66 mi), Tsaile (73 mi), Saint Michaels (73 mi), Fort Defiance (73 mi), Window Rock (75 mi).
More communities around First Mesa where crews, schools and facilities call for a portable kitchen trailer, a dishwashing trailer or an emergency refrigeration trailer: Navajo, NM, Lukachukai, Houck, Flagstaff, Mountainaire, Kachina Village, Twin Lakes, NM, Snowflake, Gallup, NM, Page, Taylor, Parks, Heber-Overgaard, Grand Canyon, Grand Canyon Village. Distances are straight-line estimates from the center of First Mesa.
Rental facts for First Mesa
- Hours
- 24/7 Emergency Line, 24x7
- Rental periods
- 1 week and monthly; long-term leases available
- Setup time
- Kitchens and dishwashing about 5 hours; other units about 1 hour; ramps add 4 to 6 hours
- GPS tracking
- Possible on request
- Delivery time to First Mesa
- Confirmed by phone
- Customers
- Commercial and industrial
Why Choose Mobile Kitchen 123
First Mesa operators ask for three things: a fast answer, the right trailer, and a clear path to a quote. Here is how Mobile Kitchen 123 provides them.
- Accelerated DeploymentDelivery time to First Mesa is confirmed on your call, and setup is about 1 to 5 hours once the trailer is on its pad.
- 24/7 Emergency ServiceCall (888) 385-5513 any hour to report a failed kitchen or walk-in cooler in First Mesa.
- End-to-End Project SupportWe match the trailer to your First Mesa menu or crew, review power and water, and supply equipment lists for plan review.
- Flexible Rental SolutionsRental periods are 1 week and monthly, with long-term leases for renovations and camps.
- Heavy-Duty Commercial EquipmentCommercial ranges, ovens, dishmachines, walk-in refrigeration and hot-water systems on institutional-grade trailers.
- Experienced Logistics CoordinationDelivery, placement, ramps or stairs, and pickup are coordinated with your First Mesa site contact.
Why Clients Trust Us
Commercial and industrial customers call Mobile Kitchen 123 when schedules do not allow for waiting: a 24/7 Emergency Line, delivery coordination across the United States, and trailers matched to construction, renovation and emergency work. No reviews are shown here because none have been supplied for publication.