Firefighters in Essex are set to strike this weekend
Staff are set to walk out at 6pm on October 31 until 6pm on November 4 over changes to pensions.
The strike will take place over the weekend when some fireworks displays and Halloween events have been organised.
People are being asked to attend organised events, rather than host their own fireworks displays.
“Fire engines will still be attending emergencies and the public should continue to dial 999 as normal,” said assistant chief fire officer, Paul Hill.
"We always urge people to be extra cautious during strike periods.”
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