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Remembering
Robert J. Schnibbe, Jr.
Hastings-on-Hudson Fire Department — New York
Classification: Volunteer
Rank: Battalion Chief
Date of Death: March 3, 2006
Age: 57
Battalion Chief Robert Schnibbe collapsed
while directing operations at a structure
fire.
Bob served as a Westchester County
Battalion Chief for four years.
His duties included coordinating
mutual aid operations and
organizing drills and training
activities for six neighboring
villages. He was a volunteer
member of Protection Engine
Company #1, Hastings-on-
Hudson, New York, from
1967-2006, including 24
years as Chief Officer and six
years as company line officer.
Chief Schnibbe was one
of the most widely known
and respected fire officials
in Westchester County and
throughout the state.
He was a life member of the
Westchester County Volunteer
Firefighters’ Association, Hudson
Valley Volunteer Firemen’s Association,
NYS Association of Fire Chiefs, International
Association of Fire Chiefs, Firemen’s Association
of the State of New York, and Westchester County
Association of Fire Chiefs. He also served as president
of the Westchester County Parade Judges Association.
He was a member of the Hudson Valley Blue Vest
Association, Hastings-on-Hudson Volunteer Ambulance
Corps, Village of Hastings-on-Hudson Safety Council,
and Hastings Exempts and Benevolent Association.
Active with community service, he was involved with
the Quad Village Rotary Club, South Side Athletic Club,
Friendly Sons of St. Patrick, and the Holy Name
Society of St. Matthew’s Roman Catholic
Church. He worked as an independent
insurance agent for 35 years.
Bob was the heart and soul of the
Hastings-on-Hudson Volunteer
Fire Department. His fellow
firefighters referred to him as
their “go-to guy.” If anything
was ever needed within the
departments in his battalion,
Bob was there. He strived to
make the department one
of the best. His extensive
knowledge of firefighting
and his dedication made
him a leader, supporter, and
teacher within the county
and state. He always made
things happen.
Bob was always smiling,
enjoyed life, and lived every day
to his fullest. He enjoyed having
fun and sharing his infinite number
of stories with friends and family. Bob
had a big and generous heart. He always
put others before himself. If you needed help,
support, comfort, or a laugh, you thought of Bob
Schnibbe. Bob was a very humble man and never
wanted to be fussed over. He was passionate not only
about the fire department, but also about the people
in his personal life. He was a very dedicated father
and a loving husband. It was only in his passing that
we learned all of the things he had done and how
proud he was to be a father, husband, and volunteer
firefighter. Bob Schnibbe will be in our hearts and
memories ALWAYS.