The new chief fire officer's experience in financial management puts him in good stead to tackle the current budgetary constraints.
That's according to the Home Affairs Minister Juan Watterson, who says Kevin Groom's work while in the deputy role has made him well aware of the service's finances.
Mr Watterson says Kevin Groom is the right man to lead during this difficult time:
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