(Murdo, SD) — A small South Dakota town is grieving the loss of a local hero. Murdo volunteer firefighter Nick Van Dam died in the line of duty after a firetruck accident while responding to a grassfire Saturday night. Van Dam, a husband, father of four, and longtime fire captain, is remembered as a man who served with heart and dedication. Support is pouring in for his family, with a memorial fund set up at First National Bank in Murdo and a GoFundMe that’s already raised over 11-thousand dollars as of Tuesday. Funeral details are still being finalized.
