"Jack Dustman Day" - Executive Proclamation - Pennington County Board of Commission

The Pennington County Board of Commissioners will be presenting Jack Dustman with an Executive Proclamation at the Monday, May 19^th Board of Commission meeting to proclaim Saturday, May 31^st, 2025 as “Jack Dustman Day" upon his retirement from the volunteer fire department after 52 years.

We would kindly request your attendance along with any other friends and family members you would like to invite. 

The Proclamation will be presented at the beginning of the meeting, shortly after 9:00am.

Jack Dustman, a lifelong resident of South Dakota and esteemed member of the New Underwood community, has dedicated over five decades of exemplary service in the fields of fire protection and emergency response. Residing on the Dustman Ranch near Caputa, Mr. Dustman has faithfully served as a Volunteer Firefighter, Emergency Medical Technician, and President of the New Underwood Rural Fire Protection District.

His 52 years of unwavering commitment exemplify Pennington County’s deeply rooted tradition of volunteerism in the fire service, in a state where 96.6% of fire personnel proudly serve in a volunteer capacity—second only to Delaware. Jack Dustman’s legacy is one of selflessness, leadership, and steadfast dedication to the safety and well-being of his neighbors, reflecting the very best of South Dakota’s civic spirit and rural resilience.

On the occasion of his retirement from active service, the community will come together for a social gathering in his honor on Saturday, May 31, 2025, to celebrate his decades of sacrifice and commitment

In grateful recognition of his outstanding contributions and lasting impact on the Fire Administration Office, the New Underwood Volunteer Fire Department, and the community at large. I urge all citizens to join in honoring Jack Dustman and to reflect on the values of service and dedication he represents.