Fire Brigades Union12 Feb 2026Firefighters face strike ballot over proposed cutsThe Fire Brigades Union says changes in Oxfordshire "could spread to nationwide strike action".12 Feb 20264 Feb 2026Fire service warns funding gap could mean cut of 500 firefighters The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service claims it is facing a £6m funding gap in the next financial year. 4 Feb 20263 Feb 2026Fire service cuts consultation sees 1,500 responsesOxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service says it will now be "analysing the responses thoroughly".3 Feb 202630 Jan 2026University says fire service plan a 'risk to life'Concerns have been raised about a potential doubling of response times in parts of central Oxford.30 Jan 202619 Jan 2026Fire service cuts consultation extendedOxfordshire County Council says the consultation will now conclude at the end of January.19 Jan 202617 Jan 2026Oxfordshire's fire service changes explainedOxfordshire's council says they will improve safety, but there are fears lives will be put at risk.17 Jan 202615 Jan 2026Fire services on verge of 'failure' says unionThe Fire Brigades Union says changes to services in the region are putting both the public and firefighters at risk.15 Jan 20268 Jan 2026Fire crew train with under-threat rescue vehicleThe specialist appliance at Kidlington Fire Station could be "removed from service" under council plans.8 Jan 202629 Dec 2025Search for family of firefighter killed in an accident in 1937George MacDougall died after falling out of an open sided fire engine near Beauly in 1937. 29 Dec 2025...
