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Incident Information:
Attachment Size War Creek Fire Water Tender Accident Fatality USFA Notification.pdf (114.4 KB) 114.4 KB -
Location:
South Dakota -
Date:
07/26/2025 -
Incident Type:
Water Tender Incident -
Description:
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.
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