Talacko Safety

03/06/2026

Don't forget! Daylight Saving Time begins this Sunday. It's also a great time to test your smoke & carbon monoxide alarms and to check the batteries. ⏰🏠✅

Please visit our website if you need assistance obtaining a smoke alarm for your home: omaha-fire.org/smokealarms

03/01/2026

StopOdNe.com offers FREE Narcan, shipped to you, no questions asked in less than 1 week. Then, allow our battle-tested Paramedics to train you and your staff. Talacko Safety Solutions, “Creating Safety Through Preparedness .”

02/16/2026

We lost a good man this week. God Bless!

It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of Captain John Olson, who courageously battled cancer.

Captain Olson dedicated more than two decades of service to the Omaha Fire Department and to the citizens of Omaha. He began his career on January 5, 2004, and was promoted to Captain in 2012. Throughout his time with OFD, he served in numerous assignments across the department, including Engine 23 and Special Operations, before most recently serving as a Fire Inspector in the Fire Prevention Division.

Captain Olson was known for his steady leadership, professionalism, and commitment to both his crew and our community. He mentored many, led with integrity, and earned the respect and friendship of all those who had the privilege to work alongside him.

In addition to his incredible contributions to our team and community, he will be remembered for the impact he had on the people around him. His presence in our stations and throughout our department will be deeply missed.

Our thoughts and prayers continue to be with his wife, children, extended family, friends, and all who knew and loved him during this incredibly difficult time.

Rest easy, John. You will be forever remembered and missed.

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The following funeral arrangements have been made for Captain John Olson:

The visitation and funeral services will be held at St. Andrews United Methodist Church (15050 West Maple Road, Omaha, NE 68116).

Visitation: Tuesday, February 17, 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Funeral: Wednesday, February 18, 10:00am

A livestream of the funeral service will be broadcast here:
https://www.standrewsomaha.net/special-events/

Burial: Immediately following the funeral at Voss Mohr Cemetery (138th & Harrison)

Reception: Following the Burial at IAFF Local 385 Union Hall (6005 Grover Street, Omaha, NE 68106)

Procession Details:

The funeral procession will depart the church at approximately 1100 hours. The procession will travel east on West Maple Road to 144th Street, south on 144th Street to Harrison Street, and then east to Voss Mohr Cemetery, where Captain Olson will be laid to rest.

Members of the public and media are respectfully invited to line the designated route to honor Captain Olson and support his family. Out of respect for the family and for safety purposes, media are asked to remain outside the cemetery fence and clear of the entrance.

We would like to sincerely thank everyone for the overwhelming outpouring of love, prayers, and support you have shown Captain Olson’s family and our department during this incredibly difficult time. Your kindness, solidarity, and presence mean more than words can express as we honor Captain Olson’s life and service.

https://www.heafeyheafey.com/obituaries/John-Allan-Olson?obId=47257780

Omaha Professional Fire Fighters Association, IAFF L385

02/13/2026

❤️ This Valentine’s Day, protect the hearts that matter most.

Sudden cardiac arrest doesn’t wait for a special occasion.
Knowing CPR and having access to an AED can make the difference between life and death.

🔥 Firefighter owned.
👑 Family operated.
❤️ Protecting hearts every day.

02/13/2026

Introducing the Life Safety Station™

The only all-in-one, weatherproof emergency response station on the market.

Designed to protect life-saving equipment in both indoor and outdoor environments, this station houses:

⚡ AED
🩹 Trauma & First Aid Kit
🩸 Bleeding Control Kit
💊 Narcan and EpiPen

Built tough. Built visible. Built ready.

From schools and construction sites to fairgrounds, sports complexes, manufacturing facilities, and public venues — this station ensures life-saving tools are protected from the elements and accessible when seconds matter.

Emergencies don’t wait for perfect conditions.

Your equipment shouldn’t either!

02/13/2026

🚨 Would Your Team Know the Difference?

An employee who is confused, slurring words, or unresponsive might be:
• Opioid overdose
• Stroke
• Diabetic emergency
• Alcohol impairment

They can look almost identical at first.

In 2023, over 100,000 Americans died from drug overdoses. Naloxone (Narcan) can restore breathing in minutes — and won’t harm someone if opioids aren’t the cause.

The problem? Most workplaces aren’t trained to recognize the difference.

✅ Talacko Safety Solutions – 45-Minute Opioid Recognition + Narcan Administration Course

Your team will learn:
• Opioid risk awareness
• How to recognize overdose vs “look-alike” emergencies
• Airway management basics
• How to administer Narcan (intranasal & IM)

Fast. Practical. Life-saving.

If your workplace has AEDs and first aid kits… this is the next layer of protection.

Comment “NARCAN” or message us to schedule training.

When people hear “opioids,” they often think only of illegal drugs.

Many of the most powerful opioids are prescription medications used every day for pain management. Just because it is a prescription doesn’t mean it won't cause an accidental overdose.

Opioid emergencies can happen to anyone. Have NARCAN on hand, just in case.

12/30/2025

We’ve been getting a lot of questions lately about AED Empire and how it fits with Talacko Safety Solutions.

The short answer: we’re not going anywhere — we’re scaling with purpose.

What we’ve built is a hub-and-spoke model:

🟦 Talacko Safety Solutions (The Hub)
• Our foundation and original company
• Hands-on, relationship-driven approach
• Local & regional focus
• On-site AED programs, bleeding control, CPR/AED & Stop the Bleed training
• Custom solutions built through real-world experience

🟥 AED Empire (The Spoke)
• Our national e-commerce platform
• Designed for fast, compliant AED purchasing nationwide
• Scalable access to AEDs, accessories, and preparedness solutions
• Built for organizations that want a simple, online buying experience

Same mission. Different markets.

Talacko Safety Solutions remains our boots-on-the-ground hub.
AED Empire allows us to extend that expertise across the country — without diluting what makes us different.

Two brands.
One mission.
More lives protected.
Dustin Talacko

12/24/2025

🚑 Preparedness at scale: a lesson from Disney & Universal

While visiting Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando Resort, one thing stood out immediately from a life-safety perspective:

Their AED strategy is intentional, aggressive, and built for speed.

AEDs aren’t tucked away in offices or first aid rooms alone. They’re integrated throughout parks, resorts, transportation systems, mobile response units, and recreational areas. This isn’t overkill — it’s alignment with the American Heart Association (AHA) standards.

The AHA’s Chain of Survival emphasizes:
• Early recognition of sudden cardiac arrest
• Immediate CPR
• Rapid defibrillation
• Advanced care

In large, high-traffic environments, defibrillation access within minutes isn’t optional — it’s the difference between life and death. Survival decreases 7–10% for every minute defibrillation is delayed.

Disney and Universal clearly understand something many organizations underestimate:

You can’t “respond later” to sudden cardiac arrest.

Their investment in AED placement, maintenance, and training reflects a risk-management mindset rooted in science, not reaction. AEDs are treated like safety infrastructure — the same way fire suppression, security, and ride systems are.

At Talacko Safety Solutions, this is exactly how we believe AED programs should be built:
✔ Strategic placement
✔ AHA-aligned training
✔ Ongoing readiness & maintenance
✔ Real-world response planning

Preparedness doesn’t happen by accident.
It happens by design.

If your organization hasn’t evaluated where AEDs are placed, how quickly they can be accessed, or who is trained to use them — now is the time.

💙 Lives depend on it.

12/22/2025

🎄💚 Even the Grinch learned something new today… 💚🎄

We ran into the Grinch and figured we’d have a little chat.
You know… heart growing three sizes and all. 😉

Turns out, when it comes to sudden cardiac arrest, even the Grinch agrees:
❌ Stealing Christmas = bad
✅ Having an AED nearby = VERY good

We talked about how cardiac arrest doesn’t care about age, season, or location — and how early CPR and a fast shock from an AED can be the difference between a holiday memory and a tragedy.

The Grinch listened.
The kids smiled.
And we reminded him (and everyone else) that preparedness is the real gift.

Because saving a life?
That’s something even the Grinch wouldn’t steal.

💚🎅⚡

FirstResponderOwned PreparednessMatters

12/22/2025

🎄💚 Even the Grinch learned something new today… 💚🎄

We ran into the Grinch and figured we’d have a little chat.
You know… heart growing three sizes and all. 😉

Turns out, when it comes to sudden cardiac arrest, even the Grinch agrees:
❌ Stealing Christmas = bad
✅ Having an AED nearby = VERY good

We talked about how cardiac arrest doesn’t care about age, season, or location — and how early CPR and a fast shock from an AED can be the difference between a holiday memory and a tragedy.

The Grinch listened.
The kids smiled.
And we reminded him (and everyone else) that preparedness is the real gift.

Because saving a life?
That’s something even the Grinch wouldn’t steal.

💚🎅⚡

12/19/2025

🚨 COMMUNITY SAFETY ALERT – OMAHA 🚨

The Omaha Police Department has issued a warning about a new, extremely dangerous synthetic drug recently identified in our area.

🧪 What is it?
A synthetic cannabinoid known as 5F-ADB, often sold as “K2” or “Spice.”
These substances are NOT ma*****na and can be far more potent and unpredictable.

⚠️ Why this matters:
• Extremely small amounts can be fatal
• Effects are rapid and severe
• Narcan does NOT reverse this drug
• Standard drug screens may not detect it

🧠 Signs & symptoms may include:
• Unresponsiveness or extreme agitation
• Seizures
• Slow or irregular breathing
• Chest pain or rapid heart rate
• Vomiting, confusion, or collapse

🛑 What to do if you suspect an overdose:
✔️ Call 911 immediately
✔️ Support the airway and breathing
✔️ Begin CPR if the person is not breathing or has no pulse
✔️ Place breathing but unconscious individuals in the recovery position
✔️ Use Narcan if the substance is unknown — but do not delay emergency care

📍 Under Nebraska’s Good Samaritan Law, calling for help protects individuals from certain drug-related charges.

💡 Important reminder:
Not all overdoses are opioids. While Narcan saves lives, airway management, CPR, and rapid emergency response are critical — especially when Narcan cannot reverse the effects.

At Talacko Safety Solutions, we believe education saves lives. We provide community training on overdose recognition, CPR, and emergency response so ordinary people can act with confidence before help arrives.

💙 Preparedness matters. Lives depend on it.

CPRSavesLives KnowTheSigns

12/19/2025

🚨 COMMUNITY SAFETY ALERT – OMAHA

The Omaha Police Department has issued a warning about a new, extremely dangerous synthetic drug recently identified in our area.

🧪 What is it?
A synthetic cannabinoid known as 5F-ADB, often sold as “K2” or “Spice.”
These substances are NOT ma*****na and can be far more potent and unpredictable.

⚠️ Why this matters:
• Extremely small amounts can be fatal
• Effects are rapid and severe
• Narcan does NOT reverse this drug
• Standard drug screens may not detect it

🧠 Signs & symptoms may include:
• Unresponsiveness or extreme agitation
• Seizures
• Slow or irregular breathing
• Chest pain or rapid heart rate
• Vomiting, confusion, or collapse

🛑 What to do if you suspect an overdose:
✔️ Call 911 immediately
✔️ Support the airway and breathing
✔️ Begin CPR if the person is not breathing or has no pulse
✔️ Place breathing but unconscious individuals in the recovery position
✔️ Use Narcan if the substance is unknown — but do not delay emergency care

📍 Under Nebraska’s Good Samaritan Law, calling for help protects individuals from certain drug-related charges.

💡 Important reminder:
Not all overdoses are opioids. While Narcan saves lives, airway management, CPR, and rapid emergency response are critical — especially when Narcan cannot reverse the effects.

At Talacko Safety Solutions, we believe education saves lives. We provide community training on overdose recognition, CPR, and emergency response so ordinary people can act with confidence before help arrives.

💙 Preparedness matters. Lives depend on it.