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Trinity County honors Charlie Holthouse for neighborhood fire-safety work
Summary
The Trinity County Board of Supervisors adopted a proclamation recognizing Charlie Holthouse for work with the Trinity County Fire Safe Council and neighborhood fuel-reduction events near Rush Creek.
The Trinity County Board of Supervisors on Sept. 2 adopted a proclamation honoring Charlie Holthouse for his leadership in neighborhood fire-safety and fuels-reduction efforts around Rush Creek.
The board’s proclamation describes Holthouse’s work with the Trinity County Fire Safe Council, noting the council’s creation in 1999 and its role coordinating local, state and federal land management agencies, volunteer fire departments, nonprofits and residents on wildfire resilience. The proclamation credits Holthouse with organizing fuel-reduction events in 2023–2025, clarifying property ownership adjacent to Rush Creek Estates so work could proceed on both county and Caltrans-owned right-of-way, and leading neighborhood ambassador activities to reduce ladder fuels near homes.
Board members spoke in praise of Holthouse’s local efforts. Supervisor Carpenter Harris noted she had toured the property and observed the work, and said it was “impressive” that the events were organized and carried out. Supervisor Brownfield and others also thanked Holthouse for his service and leadership.
The board moved to adopt the proclamation and approved it by roll call. A plaque previously presented by the Resource Conservation District and the Fire Safe Council was noted during the meeting.
The proclamation text, entered into the record, cites a vehicle fire on June 23, 2025 that was contained within 50 feet of the ignition point and attributes containment in part to prior removal of ladder fuels in the treated area.
The board did not adopt additional policy actions tied to the proclamation; the measure was ceremonial recognition and the record notes the presentation and vote only.
Ending: The board’s proclamation formalizes local recognition of Holthouse’s multi-year organizing and fuels-reduction work; the county filing records the proclamation and the plaque presentation as part of the Sept. 2 meeting.
