The Devon public are being warned over safety issues ahead of strike action by firefighters later this month.
The Fire Brigades Union (FBU) is staging two stoppages in its long-running dispute with the Government over pensions reform.
The first 24-hour strike is from 9am on Thursday June 12, with another due on June 21 from 10am to 5pm. Contingency plans have been put in place by Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service and Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service.
Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service has again urged the public to be extra vigilant, especially during the hours of darkness.
Chief fire officer Des Tidbury said: "This is a longer period of strike action than has been the case previously.
"Our contingency plans were tested during the last periods of strike action and we are currently updating the details of those plans to ensure that once again we remain focused on public and firefighter safety – providing the best service to the people of Cornwall within the limitations of the resources available to us and ensuring a quick return to normalisation." The FBU has also announced "action short of strike action". From June 13-21, union members will refuse to do voluntary overtime, non-contractual overtime or voluntary additional hours.
Mr Tidbury said: "This is a national dispute between members of the Fire Brigades Union and the Government over proposed changes to pensions and is not directed against Cornwall Council or Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service."
"While the strike action will inevitably have an impact on fire and rescue services, I want to reassure you that residents in Cornwall will not be left without emergency cover in life threatening situations."
