Dousing the competition: Firefighters ‘smoke’ cops in rib-eating contest

  • Live Oak firefighter Zach Yarnell (center) grins as Cody Byers (right) has a mouthful of ribs during the contest Tuesday. Kessler Mallory (left) also participated for the Live Oak Fire Department team. (TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter)
    Live Oak firefighter Zach Yarnell (center) grins as Cody Byers (right) has a mouthful of ribs during the contest Tuesday. Kessler Mallory (left) also participated for the Live Oak Fire Department team. (TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter)

    LAKE CITY — The latest friendly battle between Live Oak first responders took place in a different type of arena.

    There was no basketball hoop, obstacle course or race. To claim the title in this …