Alan Brunacini Memorial Scholarship

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Alan Brunacini was the Fire Chief of the Phoenix Fire Department for 28 years from March 1978 until his retirement in 2006. “Bruno” as he was known by one and all not only changed the Phoenix Fire Department, he changed the Fire Service overall; he truly was the “Father of the Modern Day Fire Service.” Most fire departments had changed little from World War I until the early 70s. Bruno had the idea that by providing a municipal resource geographically located throughout the community and staffed 24/7 you could become the foundation for safety and security in a customer-friendly way. Starting with Emergency Medical Service in 1972, through a higher level of training, combined with greater technology, the Phoenix Fire Department brought many aspects of the hospital Emergency Room to your living room. Thus was the birth of Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics. Brunacini earned a Bachelor of Science in Political Science and a Master of Public Administration, both from Arizona State University. His family includes wife Rita, sons Nick and John, daughter Candi (all three retired fire officers) and seven grandchildren. Bruno had the touch of a common man, the mind of a PhD, and the compassion and empathy for his fellow man of a Gandhi. He made everyone he came into contact with just a little bit better. A gentle-hearted philosopher with a keen wit and kind disposition, his leadership creed was sincere, smart and simple: Prevent harm. Survive. Be nice.

Amount: 
up to $3,000
Criteria
Minimum GPA: 
3.00
FAFSA Required: 
Yes
Must Demonstrate Need: 
Yes
Residency: 
Arizona resident
Enrollment status: 
Full-time
Academic level: 
Incoming first-year student
Location: 
Downtown Phoenix
Polytechnic
Tempe
Thunderbird
West
College: 
Integrative Sciences and Arts, College of
Nursing and Health Innovation, Edson College of
Additional criteria: 

Student scholarships may be renewed for up to three (3) additional years.
Students must maintain a minimum of 3.0 GPA.
Students must continue to be full-time students according to ASU’s requirements.
Students graduating before the Fall 2023 semester are not eligible.

Donor preferences: 

Preference will be given to first generation students.
Preference will be given to a child of a family member who is or was a firefighter.

Contact info
Michelle Watson
michelle.watson@asu.edu
Application information
Deadline: 
Friday, January 20, 2023
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