IntroductionAs emergency providers, we are considered a trusted and valuable source of information, especially when it comes to protecting the public. Over the years, America's fire services have recognized the need to create and maintain effective emergency response capabilities. The new standard for fire services has many common similarities with financial constraints affecting staffing levels, response times, equipment needs, increasing pressures from political groups and various demographic considerations, but the expectations of providing high quality service are always present. Although response preparation is absolutely necessary, it is no longer considered sufficient. Many fire organizations have continued to be reactive to today's emergency response demands. They may understand how to mitigate a call for service, but given the expectations of our customers, now is the time for these fire service organizations to become even more proactive in meeting community needs. This has been demonstrated not only by individuals but also by organizations, communities and even countries, who have recognized that citizens are demanding more. Although many natural hazards can be anticipated or even expected, could most injuries, deaths and destruction be eliminated? ? Knowledge of our own fields as well as lessons learned from other fields should bring increased value to Community Risk Reduction Programs (CRRP). CRRPs are by no means a new concept to the fire service, but for some reason many agencies rarely use them to their fullest capabilities. The intent of this ARP is to address the many challenges associated with the need for a community abatement program in the Show Low Fire District. The problem is that the Show Low District...... middle of paper...... Community Risk Reduction Executive Analysis 2nd Edition, 3rd Printing USFA (2003) Publication, Fire Safety Council White Paper private/public, Home Smoke Alarms and other fire detection equipment. Retrieved from http://www.usfa.fema.gov/citizens/home_fire_prev/alarms/alarms_whitepaper.shtmSmoke AlarmsUSFA (2011) Becoming a Community Champion for Harm Reductionhttp://www.usfa.fema.gov/downloads/pdf /coffee- break/fm/fm_2011_1.pdf United States Census, Department of Commerce Retrieved March 2013 from http://uscityfacts.com/az/navajo/show-low/Vision March 20/20 (2011) Report on the community risk reduction planning Lessons Learned Reston, Virginia Symposium: Retrieved from http://www.strategicfire.orgShow Low Fire District, (2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013) NIFRS SLFD Administration Office ReportShow Low Fire District (2013) SLFD Fire Marshal's