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In the Line of Duty
Nicholas "Nick" Van Dam, 37 - Murdo, South Dakota
7/26/2025
Nicholas "Nick" Van Dam Captain Murdo Volunteer Fire Department Murdo, South Dakota Age: 37 Sex: Male Classification: Volunteer Years of service: 8 Date of incident: July 26, 2025 Date of death: July 26, 2025 While responding to the War Creek Fire (Jones County, South Dakota) in a 2,000-gallon tender, Captain Nicholas Van Dam was involved in a motor vehicle accident. Captain Van Dam was ejected from the vehicle as it left the roadway and rolled. Captain Van Dam sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene.