At Corliss Management Group, we’ve always believed land has a purpose long before the first shovel hits the ground. Development takes time—but community support doesn’t have to wait.
That’s why we’re proud to once again offer raw land within the Sunrise Master-Planned Community as a training site for local wildfire response teams.
As Washington enters another wildfire season, Central Pierce Fire & Rescue, South Pierce Fire & Rescue, and the newly launched Seasonal Wildfire Apprenticeship Program are using Sunrise land to conduct live burn drills, helicopter coordination exercises with the Washington National Guard, and immersive wildfire simulations that prepare both seasoned responders and up-and-coming recruits.
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This hands-on training is vital for a region like ours, where the wildland-urban interface presents unique challenges to public safety. The Seasonal Wildfire Apprenticeship Program, in particular, is providing 12 new apprentices with real-world experience as they prepare to enter the fire service full-time. Together with the Rogue 6 Wildland Strike Team, these efforts help ensure faster, more coordinated response when fire risks rise.
We’re not developers who sit on land and wait—we actively look for ways it can serve the community now. And we’re honored to be a part of this work that protects lives, property, and the future of the region we call home.
For more on local wildfire preparation and tips to keep your home safe, visit wildfireready.dnr.wa.gov.
You can also read the full story on this year’s training via KIRO 7 here.
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