Though its northern Arizona branches were in no danger, employees of the $1.3 billion Arizona State Credit Union of Phoenix were on the front lines late last week in providing community assistance to firefighters as they sought to contain a raging wildfire near Flagstaff.

Leading the CU effort in volunteering to help man a Command Center Communications office and to raise funds for endangered animals was Pam Leffel, who manages one of two Arizona State branches near the fire zone.

"Our strength has always been supporting our communities," said Paul B. Stull, senior vice president. "We can't fight the fires but we can support those that do."

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