Ron Erbel Scholarship for Firefighters

The Ron Erbel Scholarship for Firefighters is in memory of long-time Key Biscayne Firefighter and beloved resident Ron Erbel. Ron spent 17 days volunteering in the ruins of the September 11th aftermath. As a result of his service at the site, Ron contracted terminal cancer, leading to his untimely passing.

Even as his life was ending, Ron was always focused on others.  Ron and his Wife, Victoria Jackson, contacted the Key Biscayne Community Foundation to set up a scholarship fund to help Key Biscayne firefighters and their children: The Ron Erbel Fund for Firefighters. “I want to take care of our firefighters in any way we can.” Ron stated.

The application requires 15 years of service as a Key Biscayne Fire Department firefighter per Ron’s specifications. “After so many years, we know these folks are connected and want to be part of this great community of Key Biscayne.”

The application period for the Ron Erbel Scholarship for Firefighters is January 1 to March 31.