Helping the Families of Fallen Law Enforcement
Officers & Firefighters

We are a 501c3 non-profit organization made up of police officers and firefighters from the Phoenix area dedicated to helping the families of law enforcement officers and firefighters in Arizona. Our purpose is to help alleviate financial difficulties that may arise due to an injury or tragedy. A family situation can be so distracting to an officer or firefighter that it occupies his/her thoughts all day long and can interrupt his/her concentration at a critical time. This can have a devastating effect on the family in regards to that particular incident.

Many organizations assist families who are dealing with the injury or death of a law enforcement officer or firefighter, and for this we are grateful, but as a firefighter/paramedic myself, I have seen the effects that a personal family situation has on the decision making process. Many are single income families and a seemingly small financial burden to some is a serious family situation to others and can cause severe problems for that family and affect their decision making process.

Our Mission

At Arizona heroes Helping Heroes, our mission is to assist the families of  law enforcement officers and firefighters who have fallen or have been injured in the line of duty. Beyond the grief and pain the family is experiencing, there is often a financial burden created by this situation. We seek to help these families in their time of need. We host various fund raising events throughout the year and would love to have you participate in any way you can.

Featured Officer




Age: 50

Tour: 20 years

Badge # 977


Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 1/8/2012

Weapon: Rifle

Suspect: Shot and killed



Deputy Sheriff William Coleman was shot and killed while responding to a burglary call in Anthem at approximately 4:15 am.

As he and another deputy arrived at the scene they encountered a male subject inside of a van at a medical building near the intersection of Anthem Way and Gavilan Peak Parkway. As they attempted to make contact with the man he opened fire on them with a rifle, striking Deputy Coleman below his vest. The suspect was killed by return gunfire from other deputies.

Deputy Coleman was transported to John C. Lincoln Deer Valley Hospital where he succumbed to his wounds.

Deputy Coleman had served with the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office for 20 years. He is survived by his wife and several children.