Oregon Burn Center Safety Fair and Chili Cookoff

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Get ready for five-alarm fun at the EMS & Firefighter Chili Cook-Off, where local fire and EMS teams compete and cook for a lifesaving cause. This event raises awareness for burn prevention during National Burn Awareness Week and highlights the vital partnership between first responders and the Oregon Burn Center. While the mission is serious, the chili is all about friendly competition, bold flavors, and earning top honors from judges and the crowd. Come for the heat, stay for the education and family fun, and help support safer communities. Ready to dig in?

Event Information

Location

Hall D2

Admissions

Free admission

Hours

12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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2025 North Expo Road
Portland, Oregon 97217, USA

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Two adults stand in front of a “Thank you to our burn nurses” banner while holding a large gold and red trophy. Both are smiling; one wears an apron and gloves and the other wears an event badge.

A person in a Sparky the Fire Dog mascot costume wearing a yellow and red firefighter outfit and helmet poses with both thumbs up at an indoor event. A Randall Children’s Hospital booth is visible in the background.

Four women wearing navy shirts, aprons, and black gloves stand behind a table covered with red cloth, smiling and clapping during an indoor community event. Water bottles and cooking supplies sit on the table in front of them.

Three smiling firefighters stand behind a laughing young boy who is being held in someone’s arms at a community event. The group is gathered in front of a booth while other attendees move around the background.

Six adults wearing navy shirts, aprons decorated with horses, and red bead necklaces stand together smiling behind a table with several crockpots and serving supplies. A checkered tablecloth covers the table.

A group of children and one adult wearing aprons and name tags stand behind a table with a red-checkered tablecloth at a kids’ cookoff event. Cups, a voting sign, and supplies sit on the table, and a smiling girl stands in front on the right.

Two EMS workers kneel on the floor demonstrating CPR techniques to young children who sit around practice mannequins. An ambulance is parked behind the instructors.

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