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flag Oxfordshire plans fire station closures and rescues cuts, sparking safety concerns.

flag Oxfordshire County Council proposes cutting the fire service by closing stations in Eynsham, Woodstock, and Henley, merging Rewley Road and Kidlington stations, and removing a specialist rescue vehicle from Kidlington. flag Firefighters and officials warn the loss of the dedicated rescue boat and crew—trained in river searches—could delay emergency responses, especially after its use in a December 22 river search. flag The council argues the changes will improve resilience by spreading rescue capabilities across more crews, avoiding reliance on a single vehicle. flag While officials say specialist functions will be maintained, critics fear reduced response efficiency and public safety risks.

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