Press Photos by C. Richard ChartrandThe Emmaus Public Library, 11 E. Main St., welcomed visitors to its annual Community Heroes Day Oct. 3. Area first responders, including police officers, firefighters and EMTs, met fans, friends and families at the event. ABOVE: Carmine Mendez takes a seat behind the wheel of a police patrol vehicle during Community Heroes Day.

Dorian Rutkowski shakes hands with Emmaus Police Officer Al Kloss as School Resource Officer Craig Blose looks on.

Hudson Fegley is in the driver’s seat of a fire truck.

Ben Brown gives Lauren Haring a tour of the ambulance.

Soren Roth tries on a firefighter’s turnout gear.

Firefighters from the Vera Cruz Fire Company in nearby Upper Milford Township participate in Community Heroes Day Oct. 3.

An Emmaus Police patrol vehicle is a popular attraction at Community Heroes Day.