The problem was that it was unknown if the current community risk reduction program offered by the Council Bluffs Fire Department was having a positive effect on the health and safety of the Hispanic population within Council Bluffs, Iowa. The purpose of this applied research project was to determine if the current community risk reduction program was having a positive effect on the health and safety of the Hispanic population within Council Bluffs, Iowa. Descriptive research was used in order to answer the following research questions; (a) how well do Hispanic citizens understand and retain fire prevention and safety messages taught in their current format, (b) what are the cultural obstacles to delivering effective fire and life safety education to the Hispanic community, (c) what are the internal obstacles to delivering effective fire and life safety education to the Hispanic community, and (d) what have other fire departments done to address the community risk reduction needs of the Hispanic community? Procedures included extensive analysis of demographic data, a comprehensive literature review, three survey instruments, and one personal interview. The survey instruments included a fire safety quiz for grade school children, internal survey, and external survey. The results of the research established that significant barriers exist that could negatively affect the understanding and retention of the community risk reduction programs among Hispanic citizens. These obstacles included; a language barrier, lack of understanding Hispanic culture, and socioeconomic factors. Recommendations included; develop of a comprehensive plan to address the needs of the Hispanic community, canvasing Hispanic neighborhoods that contain vulnerable populations, develop strategies for improving communications, and increase interaction with the Hispanic community.