Like on children in need or the BBC news, what would happen??
Would the reporter get up and leave or what?
What do you think?
2007-03-21 11:29:58 · 15 answers · asked by BrilliantPomegranate 4 in News & Events ➔ Other - News & Events
Some years ago, when there was a spate of bomb scares being phoned in, the TV broadcaster where I was working had made provision to continue broadcasting despite this possibility causing the building to be evacuated..
Arrangements were made that allowed an associated station in another city, to takeover the operation on request, and no shutdown was needed.
I could imagine that were the fire alarm to go off during a live studio transmission, there would be options depending on the programme content, and whether there was a live audience (who would undoubtedly be evacuated) or simply studio links that could be handled from an outside broadcast site. For sure, the local inhouse security staff would react immediately to the fire alarm and would be able to determine whether it was genuine and how to deal with the situation.
2007-03-21 11:54:37 · answer #1 · answered by Rolf 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm sure that they would have to leave the area. Regardless of whether its on tv or not, a studio is a place of work and i'm sure whoever was in charge would be in a lot of trouble legally if they were found to be putting people in danger by not evacuating. There are probably procedures in place and arrangements for what happens in such an event. Cut to a repeat of 'Country File' or something probably!
2007-03-21 18:37:16 · answer #2 · answered by Chimpanzee 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think the reporter or broadcaster would think it was a hoax at first and look for Jeremy Beadle or Mr Blobby, then realise they could broadcast 'live' from the action and make a name for themselves before realising they look complete arses and then leave the building. (I don't like reporters, cant you tell).
2007-03-22 16:05:01 · answer #3 · answered by Pod Momma 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You would never get to see what happened. Television stations and networks are prepared for this very thing. You might hear the alarm briefly, but they would immediately cut to pre-prepared programs after a brief message indicating technical difficulties.
2007-03-21 18:38:53 · answer #4 · answered by Mr. Taco 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good question. I would love to see the fire alarm go off during some CNN broadcast. Just to see the reactions....
2007-03-21 18:33:09 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
If it is a real reporter they would sit there and report what was going on in the facility until someone could give a live action coverage spot from the outside of the building.
2007-03-21 18:34:27 · answer #6 · answered by jerod_gavel 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Not sure. They would probably legally have to go off the air. I'm no lawyer, but when I was invigilating an important final exam a few years ago, we all had to leave the building then.
2007-03-21 18:34:39 · answer #7 · answered by cheryl m 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It would probably be like a stampede or something.i would hope no kids be there 'cause that's quite terrifying when your just a kid...let one go off at the white house during the prez's speech....now that i would love to see'those old men trying to out run each other,,,,,,,,,,
2007-03-21 18:37:32 · answer #8 · answered by Cami lives 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they would probably show a repeat of something and get out
2007-03-21 18:43:39 · answer #9 · answered by lou 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
...call the TV station and ask for their emergency contingent plan
2007-03-21 18:35:08 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋