In memory of Fire Engineer Neil Schnaible
Lake Valley Fire Protection District · South Lake Tahoe, CA
Neil Schnaible, Fire Engineer of Lake Valley Fire Protection District, a firefighter / EMS, died in the line of duty on May 4, 2026 in South Lake Tahoe, CA.
Record
- Rank: Fire Engineer
- Department: Lake Valley Fire Protection District
- Location: South Lake Tahoe, CA
- End of watch: May 4, 2026
- Nature of death: Trauma
- Years of service: 7
- Age: 55
Circumstances
On April 29, 2026, during promotional testing while on duty, Fire Engineer Neil Schnaible suffered a cardiovascular event, fell, and struck his head. Fire Engineer Schnaible was transported to a local medical center for treatment of the cardiovascular event. While there, it was discovered that Fire Engineer Schnaible suffered multiple severe brain bleeds. He was then transported to an out-of-state medical center where, despite all efforts, he was pronounced deceased on May 4, 2026.
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.