We have now used this unique BbTalkin waterproof communication system for PRO-SAR swiftwater rescue training with SSI in Moab, Utah; product demonstration on the South Fork of the American River with LA City FD and during a multi-agency collaboration for UAV drone training/applications in swiftwater rescue with Michael Croslin of Crossline Reach, Mitch Sasser of Tandem Rescate, Travis Jason Buddrus and Jason Burnside of Austin, TX FD and firefighters Alex and Buck of Auburn, CA FD and in every scenario the communication system performed universally and beyond expectations.

This system proved to provide impressive Bluetooth connectivity range, clear voice quality and unbelievable battery life.

When clear communication can make the difference between success and failure in life saving operations rescue personnel will soon realize this product is a must have.

During this entire training evolution, we are in constant open communication using the BbTalkin waterproof communication system.

There is no need to free a hand to key a tactical radio microphone with this system. The shore based team lead, down stream safety, participating instructor and first time trainee are in constant open 4-way communication.

We’ve had a decent amount of time to evaluate your systems and their applicability within the swift water rescue community. The systems are great, providing us with the ability to effectively communicate while on the scene of water rescue incident.  They have proven to be incredibly valuable and we definitely see them providing a lot of benefit to swift water incidents.

We have had the opportunity to put the units through multiple scenarios. We have done distance testing on station grounds, tested the effort and time needed to teach someone how to use the systems, and even taken them out to our local river to test them amongst different terrain and environments. The results were impressive and they add great value to our water rescue service.

We love the systems!

In any rescue operation clear communication is of paramount importance! The Bbtalkin USA waterproof open communication system is an absolute game changer when keying a microphone on a tactical radio is not possible.

I received the headsets and have begun the process of testing them out.  The feedback has been very positive. Thank you very much for all the help so far. These headsets are drastically improving the communications between our fire members.

The systems are great, providing us with the ability to effectively communicate while on the scene of water rescue incidents. They have proven to be incredibly valuable and we definitely see them providing a lot of benefit to swift water incidents.

This past Tuesday, the Maryland area received a tremendous amount of rain over a sustained period with the arrival of Hurricane Isaias; upwards of 6” in some parts of the state. Baltimore County’s Swiftwater Team 35 (SRT 35) was alerted for multiple swiftwater rescues on the east side of the county. Rescue technicians from SRT 35 used the BbTalkin units during the rescue of an individual trapped in a vehicle within rising flood waters. As the two-man team conducted a shallow water crossing to the vehicle, with one technician equipped with the BbTalkin system, they were able to remain in constant communication with the incident commander on dry land who also had a BbTalkin system.

Once the technicians made contact with the subject in the vehicle, they were able to quickly relay critical information back to the incident commander such as the number of occupants in the vehicle, present injuries, and any other pertinent information. This type of information is critical for timely preparation of movements on dry land such as EMS support or additional equipment needed. Additionally, with a constant hands-free communication line, the incident commander would have been able to quickly inform the rescue technicians of any hazards the technicians may have not seen such as approaching vehicles or deteriorating conditions.

We want to thank you and your team again. This rescue was undoubtedly more efficient and we were all very excited to get to use the systems in a real-life rescue.