Trevol Quirk was nominated a Living Treasure for his heroic work helping save lives, homes, and belongings during the Thomas fire. After the fire, he helped start Upper Ojai Relief to help people recover.
When the Thomas fire started in Upper Ojai on December 4th, 2017, he stayed with his home after evacuating his family. He helped fleeing residents and helped save his home and his neighbors homes. He and others cut fire lines to stop the forward progress of the fire. Having taken training in firefighting in college, he felt he was in the right place at the right time.
Upper Ojai Relief rose from the ashes during this time. Starting with a pancake breakfast, the post fire aid included social media posts, setting up aid stations, delivering food and supplies, and networking with people that wanted to help. The organization assisted those in need when the Montecito mudslide hit a month after the fire. Similar aid was rendered to victims of the Woolsey fire as well after a friend called, saying his mobile home had burned down.
In the aftermath of these tragic events, the group has sifted through the ashes, finding rings and other items, passed down from generations.
Trevor was chosen to be the Grand Marshall of the 4th of July Parade in 2018 in recognition of his efforts on the behalf of the victims of these horrific fires.