CHANNAHON — Firefighters from three area departments came together Friday night for a competition that highlighted their cooking skills.

Channahon Fire Protection District hosted its first-ever chili cookoff, inviting Minooka and Troy fire protection districts to come out and take a shot at a shiny trophy for "Best Tasting" chili, as well as bragging rights.

The cookoff was organized by Cindy Wilson, who serves as fire and life safety education coordinator for both Minooka and Channahon fire protection districts. She said the idea came from an interest in bringing area residents into the fire station.