The first meeting of the proposed fire company for the Grantley, Country Club and Violet Hill districts was held in the Grantley School building at 7:45 p.m., March 26, 1926, with W.W. Van Baman acting as Chairman. The Chairman pointed out the main features which should be followed by the new organization and explained the steps necessary to secure a charter. He then read the proposed charter which he had prepared. At the meeting, the following officers were elected:
President: W.C. Throne
First Vice President: Francis Farquhar
Second Vice President: John Senft
Secretary: J.J. Rudisill
Asst. Secretary: C.S. Pressel
Treasurer: A.H. Geesey
Financial Secretary: John A. Lehr
The name "Grantley Fire Company" was proposed by William Strine and unanimously adopted.
Two sites were being considered as location for the building, one at the intersection of Grantley & Ludlow, and the other at the intersection of Virginia and Ludlow. It was decided at the meeting that the trustees procure an option from Harry Fritz on for the plot of ground at Virginia and Ludlow which is valued at $1,600.