The Fire Brigades Union (FBU) will begin strike action from 6.30pm to 11pm this evening, and again for two hours from 6am on Monday 4 November.
Ahead of the planned strikes, which take place during a busy period of bonfire celebrations, the Association of British Insurers said:
"Insurers will continue to provide cover for fire under a home insurance policy during any strike.
"It is important that people remain vigilant and remember that managing fire risk is more important than ever during any strike by fire fighters.”