Firefighters throughout Essex are set to strike for four days continuously later this month in a long-running government dispute over pension changes.
Members of the Fire Brigades Union (FBU) are set to walk out between 6pm on October 31 to 6pm on November 4.
The dispute also covers the firefighters having to stay on tackling blazes until the age of 60 rather than 55.
The FBU claimed in a statement that the government was "spoiling for a fight".
Matt Wrack, FBU general secretary, said: "Firefighters are incandescent following two months of negotiations which have led to no new proposals.
"Firefighters will not stand by and see our members' pension rights destroyed by a government which does not give a damn about the safety or well-being of firefighters or the long term.
"The public do not want 60 year olds tackling fires. Everyone understand the stupidity of these plans – except government ministers.
"We remain committed to resolving this dispute in the interests of our members and the public at large."
The dispute will cover the Halloween and early fireworks night celebrations, and the Essex Country Fire and Rescue Service is advising people to attend an organised display.
A spokesman said: "Essex will once again have strong resilience arrangements in place to protect the county with working crews providing cover.
"You can help us to help you in the run up to the strike by making sure your home is fitted with a working smoke alarm and make sure you check on elderly and vulnerable members of your family and neighbourhood to make sure they have one too."
