I've only ever worked on the streets at HHN and we didn't get radios. As stated, there's Stage Managers, coordinators, security and OCPD everywhere. What we were told to do was to signal to the closest one if we had a problem and they would track down the person if need-be. Is that good enough? I don't see how a radio would help on the streets compared to that system as it was always very fast. I think there's other things that need to be fixed first.\
I understand. there was something else someone mentioned elsewhere, how come actors don't get a radio or something? specially if they are in a house. do actors get radios? is it because it is too hard to have with the costume on? would it be better if they did?
As far as houses - I'm not sure about HHN (I know many who have worked in houses, never asked but also never heard that they have radios). The thing for most people in the houses is they are already shielded or have an easy escape (and Stage Managers/coordinators are nearby). Radios might be a slight help if there was a serious emergency, but there's so many people backstage (from what I know) you're better off going a few feet and grabbing someone.
I worked in Blood Asylum for a few years at HOS and we didn't receive radios, however there were so many coordinators, stage managers and police around (plus all doors lead to backstage), I never personally felt in danger. You are definitely much more protected in a house rather than on the streets, that's for sure. The later the night gets, the drunker people get, the more at risk you are at being punched in the face for doing your job.
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