Firefighters from all five New York City boroughs are battling for culinary domination in our *Daily News* 5-Alarm Cook-Off, and with two returning champs in the kitchen this year's rivalry is extra hot! *Top Chef* champ and restaurant owner Stephanie Izard is in the judge's seat to decide who wins bragging rights plus a huge prize: GE Café kitchen appliances for their firehouse, $5,000 in cash, a $2,500 Key Food supermarket gift card, and Rach's pots and pans! Meet the contestants: **The Bronx:** Rob says he was "completely in shock" when his dish was defeated during [last year's cook-off](/show/segments/view/daily-news-5-alarm-cook-/), so the contender is back with a dish he thinks can't lose: [Cajun Duck Creole Grit Pancakes with Bourbon Pecan Currant Sauce](/food/recipes/robert-painters-cajun-duck-over-creole-grit-pancakes-bourbon-pecan-currant-sauce/). "It's sweet, it's spicy, it's salty; it's the perfect combination of flavors." **Staten Island:** "I'm back for my title," says [2009 champ](/show/segments/view/five-alarm-cookoff/) Sal, who won the first cook-off. "This year I'm cooking [Spaghetti and Baked Clams](/food/recipes/sal-depaolas-spaghetti-and-baked-clams/). It's a firehouse favorite. Whenever I cook it the guys go crazy for garlic and onions!" **Brooklyn:** Jing is making cook-off history as the first paramedic to challenge the firefighters for domination! "I'm going to make every E.M.T. and paramedic in the city proud!" he says. He'll make [Pork Belly Negamaki Stuffed with Pulled Duck & Chilled RIce Noodles with Shredded Vegetables](/food/recipes/jing-kongs-pork-belly-negamaki-stuffed-w-pulled-duck-chilled-rice-noodles-w-shredded-vegetables/). "They don't expect duck, they don't expect pork belly," he says, referring to the judges. "They're not going to know what hit them in the competition!" **Queens:** "To all the other boroughs, don't bother coming, because I'm taking it home!" says Chris, who was defeated last year, and is back to overtake [last year's champ, Scott](/show/segments/view/daily-news-5-alarm-cook-/). "I can't let his ego get any bigger than it already is!" Chris will try to take home the win with his [Goat Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast](/food/recipes/christopher-whites-goat-cheese-stuffed-chicken-breast/). **Manhattan:** "I'm the reigning champion!" says Scott. "I am back to win." He's making [Tandoori Chicken, Masala Couscous, Coriander Chutney & Roasted Zucchini](/food/recipes/tandoori-chicken-masala-couscous-coriander-chutney-roasted-zucchini/). "I use fire to cook this dish!"