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Sunnyside considers using Munson property for multi‑phase fire training facility; chiefs say it would help insurance ratings
Summary
The fire chief proposed using a roughly five‑acre portion of the Munson property for a training site and possible future station; Chief Holberg said the site could enable full WSRB training credit, reduce travel/overtime, and position the city to pursue grants once the site is secured.
Sunnyside City staff and the fire chief presented a preliminary plan Dec. 1 to explore placing a fire‑training site on city‑owned Munson property and possibly reserving land for a future fire station.
Chief Holberg described the proposal as very preliminary and phased: basic drill space could be used early on, while more complex props — a three‑story training tower, roof‑operation modules and other burn props — could be added later as funding permits. He said Yakima County Fire District 5 has set aside…
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