In memory of Captain Nicholas Van Dam

Murdo Volunteer Fire Department · Murdo, SD

Nicholas Van Dam, Captain of Murdo Volunteer Fire Department, a firefighter / EMS, died in the line of duty on July 26, 2025 in Murdo, SD.

Record

Rank: Captain
Department: Murdo Volunteer Fire Department
Location: Murdo, SD
End of watch: July 26, 2025
Nature of death: Trauma
Years of service: 8
Age: 37

Circumstances

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.

This record appears on the RESPONDin line-of-duty memorial wall, a public remembrance of first responders who died in the line of duty. Source: usfa import.