SCOTTSBORO, Ala. (WHNT) — Wednesday afternoon, the City of Scottsboro had a battle of the departments. Officers with the Scottsboro Police Department took on firefighters with Scottsboro Fire & Rescue in a pickled jalapeño eating contest.

Each competitor had 12 jalapeños in their box and one minute to eat as many as they could. Both agencies supplied five participants each.

In the end, the Scottsboro Police Department took home the win. It's team ate a total of 32 jalapeños. The fire department ate a total of 27 jalapeños.

The showdown was put on by MWB Restaurants and Whataburger. They supplied the $1,500 prize money.

"All $1,500 is being donated to Lt. Porch and his benefit fund," said Chrisy Lambert, the Marketing Manager for MWB Restaurants.

The contest was a fundraiser for the Lt

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