PHOTO GALLERY: Firehouse Chili Cook-Off

Patrick O'Connor, Matt Strube and Mike D'Angelo from Boca Grande said their secret ingredient was island love.

Stephen, Renee and Mark Blinkhorn, with Bryan Eastwood, David Hendry and Wesley Hales of Station 22 were knights

The cook-off opened with a performance by the City of Sarasota Pipe Band

The City of Sarasota Pipe Band also performed the national anthem

Ashlynn, Brandon, and Savannah Jason cooled off with snow cones

Station 8's chili contained rum and beer. Jerry Jensen, Russ Nelson and John Vetri dressed as pirates

Dana Tipton with Brenner and Ethan Cavalcante

Corey Woods, Bobby Williams and Terrell Haisley from Station 7

Rod Gobourne with sons Junior and Christian. Sarasota Station 7 made their chili with chocolate