On behalf of the French Camp McKinley Fire District and Mountain House Fire Department, I would like to welcome you and thank you for taking the time to learn more about our organization. I hope the information provided will give you a better understanding of the wide range of services we provide to the residents, businesses, and visitors of our communities.

The French Camp McKinley Fire District and Mountain House Fire Department take great pride in serving our communities. Our dedicated personnel work every day to protect lives, property, and the quality of life of those we serve. As an all-risk emergency services organization, we are prepared to respond to the needs of our communities regardless of the nature of the emergency.

It is my personal commitment to the residents of the French Camp McKinley Fire District, the residents of Mountain House, and the surrounding communities that our firefighters and staff will always answer the call for service. We will continue to build our staffing, improve resource deployment, expand training, strengthen emergency preparedness, and enhance our communication systems to ensure we are prepared to meet the changing needs of our growing communities.

As Fire Chief, my primary role is to encourage, inspire, and support our personnel as we move the department forward as a cohesive team. Together, we will continue to build upon the strong foundation established by those who have served before us while embracing opportunities to improve our services, increase efficiency, and remain fiscally responsible.

Our commitment can be summed up in the words “For What Matters.” Every call we answer, every training drill we complete, and every interaction we have with our community is centered on what matters most, the safety and well-being of the people we serve. These words represent our dedication to being there when our community needs us most and remind us of the responsibility, we carry each and every day.

I am extremely grateful and honored to have the opportunity to serve as your Fire Chief. I am excited about the future of the French Camp McKinley Fire District and Mountain House Fire Department and the opportunities ahead of us. Most importantly, I am proud to serve alongside the dedicated men and women who make up our organization and who work tirelessly each day to provide the highest level of professional service to our communities.

Thank you for your continued support and trust. We will always be ready to answer the call when you need us most.

Sincerely,

Marty Cornilsen
Fire Chief