On April 30, 2025, after 25 years of service to the citizens of Menlo Park, California, Fire Marshal Jon Johnston celebrated with colleagues, friends, and family his retirement from the Menlo Park Fire District. Jon has helped the Alisa Ann Ruch Burn Foundation as a representative at golf tournaments and also in helping the Board of Directors. During his time with Menlo Park, Jon organized and directed the Menlo Park Pancake Breakfast, benefiting the Alisa Ann Ruch Burn Foundation. Over the 25 years, the pancake breakfast has raised over $250,000 to help fund the important programs the Alisa Ann Ruch Burn Foundation provides. The breakfast also includes a community outreach and fire prevention education opportunities. When Jon spoke, he was typical Jon, when he reminded everyone that any success that he has accomplished has always been attributable to the team that surrounded him.
Jon will be moving to the East Coast and we wish him and his family well as they look forward to the next chapter in their lives. Jon still looks forward to staying connected to the AARBF. We want thank the Menlo Park Fire District for hiring Jon and supporting the AARBF and to wish Jon a hearty congratulations on a job well done professionally and for contributing and being such a meaningful part of the AARBF family.