牛津郡计划关闭消防站并削减救援,引起安全问题。
Oxfordshire plans fire station closures and rescues cuts, sparking safety concerns.
牛津郡县议会建议由Eynsham、Woodstock和Henley的关闭站削减消防服务,合并Rewley路和Kidlington站,从Kidlington撤走专门救援车辆。
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.
消防员和官员警告说,在河流搜索中受过训练的专用救援船和船员的丧失可能延误应急反应,特别是在12月22日的河流搜索中使用之后。
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.
理事会认为,通过在更多船员中推广救援能力,避免依赖单一车辆,这些变化将提高复原力。
The council argues the changes will improve resilience by spreading rescue capabilities across more crews, avoiding reliance on a single vehicle.
虽然官员说专家职能将得以维持,但批评者担心反应效率和公共安全风险会降低。
While officials say specialist functions will be maintained, critics fear reduced response efficiency and public safety risks.