Safety checks pay off

Elspeth Kernebone
Updated October 10 2017 - 9:53am, first published October 9 2017 - 3:36pm

Brad Hewitt and Tim Thistleton were on a routine Home Fire Safety Check when they knocked on Ted Blewitt’s, aged 91, door to check his smoke alarm was in order. His smoke detectors weren’t working, so the firefighters replaced them and thought nothing more of it.

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Elspeth Kernebone

Accident brought me to journalism, but every day convinces me again that strong media is more important than ever. After a starting off as the sole reporter in a tiny NSW town, I’m loving the teeming metropolis that is Bendigo. Focussed on health, business and education. Got a tip? Email elspeth.kernebone@bendigoadvertiser.com.au.

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