William Howard Warneke (Bill) was a dedicated FireFighter. He was a former Marine, husband, son, friend, and a 2010 graduate of the Fire Sciences Academy at Pima Community College.

Bill joined the Granite Mountain Hot Shots in April 2013. Their Last Alarm was on June 30 of the same year. Bill was 25 and planned for a career in wildland firefighting.

To encourage the most important career in Fire Sciences, we offer this scholarship to students in the PCC Fire Academy program in Bill’s name.

Thank you for your generosity. Your contribution is generating ongoing giving to PCC students.  If you prefer to make your contribution via personal check, please make check(s) payable to Pima Foundation and in the memo line add  William Warneke Hotshot Memorial Scholarship.

The mailing address for Pima Foundation is:
4905C E. Broadway Blvd, Suite 252, Tucson, AZ  85709

Donations to Pima Foundation may be tax-deductible. Please consult your tax advisor for more details. If you would like information about making a planned gift or bequest, please contact us at 520.206.4646.