Press Photos by C. Richard ChartrandThe Emmaus Public Library hosted its annual Community Heroes Day celebration Oct. 2. Visitors met area first responders including firefighters, law enforcement officers and emergency medical technicians and toured fire trucks, police cars and ambulance vehicles. ABOVE: Lucy Steich and Carmine Mendez sit in an ambulance at Community Heroes Day in the parking lot of the Emmaus Public Library, 11 E. Main St.

Alice comes dressed for the occasion. Additional photos appear on Page A2.

An Emmaus Police Department SUV is a popular exhibit.

Fire trucks, police cars and an ambulance are displayed at Community Heroes Day at the Emmaus Public Library. Participating agencies included Emmaus Police, the Emmaus Fire Department, Citizen’s Fire Company of Vera Cruz and Emmaus Ambulance.

Press Photos by C. Richard ChartrandVisitors are welcome to tour fire truck 741 from the Emmaus Fire Department Oct. 2.

Pages to color and other items for kids are available for young visitors.