By Monty Siekerman
Longtime fire chief Jay Epley spoke to residents of Vancrest on Wednesday afternoon.

He explained about the department and answered questions. He also brought along a fire truck which residents could see after his presentation. Jay was named Citizen of the Year last November.

Penny Keller-Clark shows Vancrest resident Bernnta Latimore a fireman's hat during a presentation at Vancrest on Wednesday  afternoon.

The police department arranges a program for residents once a month. Sometimes the programs involve police officers explaining their work, sometimes the speakers come from other community agencies.