1917 History Chiefs Chief: Charles Grinsell Asst. Chief: Asst. Chief: Engine Company Chemical Co. 1 Hose Company 1 Hose Company 2 Hose Company 3 Hook & Ladder 2/13/17 - FVFD Purchases 1917 Ford Model T American LaFrance Double Tank Chemical Truck Ferndale purchased it's first motorized vehicle, a 1917 Model T outfitted by American LaFrance as a chemical truck.