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flag Oxfordshire plans to close fire stations and cut up to 44 on-call jobs, sparking concerns over emergency response.

flag Oxfordshire County Council has proposed closing fire stations in Eynsham, Woodstock, and Henley, merging others, and creating five new day-shift stations with 12-hour shifts. flag The plan, under public consultation until January 20, 2026, could lead to up to 44 on-call firefighter job losses, with concerns raised over weakened emergency response. flag The Fire Brigades Union warns the changes would endanger communities and personnel, especially given over 100 firefighter losses since 2010. flag Council officials say no final decisions are made, full-time roles would be protected, and redundancy costs could reach £173,000.

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