>> you know, i've got to say, the kitchen is looking pretty good. that's one of the best kitchen's in the city. >> tonight's meal is being cooked by paul. he's squad three's best, they say. he's reading the can. that's a good start. >> tonight's menu, crabcakes with a mix of actual crab, and this stuff. sea leg. maybe you know it from such beloved menu items as: california roll. hey, firefighters can't afford 100% jumbo lump crab meat, okay? do you know what this stuff is, by the way? >> it's fish, isn't it? >> it's pollack. >> pollack, right. it's a miracle fish. you can actually make beef out of this too. or beef-like substance, yeah. it should be pointed out that every meal is paid for by the crew on duty. they pool their money and shop as a unit. what's the fire house favorite by consensus? >> ah, steaks, man. >> steaks? if i were the regular cook here, the whole fire house would be in totally open rebellion? >> why? >> first of all, i'd be making stews because they're cheap and i think they're delicious.