The Fire Brigades Union has confirmed firefighters will go on strike today and tomorrow as the row over pensions continues.

This will be the fourth time firefighters have staged industrial action this year over the subject, following earlier walkouts on November 1, 4 and 13.

The national strike will run from 6pm to 10pm on Friday, December 13 and Saturday, December 14.

For more information and safety advice visit www.hertsdirect.org/firestrike