- 57 years old
- Westchester County Battalion Chief – served for 4 years
- Responsible for coordinating mutual aid operations for 6 neighboring villages
- Organized drills and training activities for the 6 villages
- Volunteer member of Protection Engine Company #1‚ Hastings-on-Hudson‚ NY (1967-2006)
- Served 6 years as company line officer
- Served 24 years as Chief Officer – 1977 – 2001
- Member of numerous fire organizations:
- Life Member of the following organizations:
• The Westchester County Volunteer Firefighters Association – WCVFA
• The Hudson Valley Volunteer Fireman’s Association of the state of New York – HVVFA
• NYS Association of Fire Chiefs – NYSAFC
• International Association of Fire Chiefs – IAFC
• Fireman’s Association of the State of New York – FASNY
• Westchester County Association of Fire Chiefs – WCAFC - President of The Westchester County Parade Judges Association
- Life Member of the following organizations:
- Other fireman related memberships:
- The Hudson Valley Blue Vest Association
- The Hastings-on-Hudson Volunteer Ambulance Corps
- The Village of Hastings-on-Hudson Safety Council
- The Hastings Exempts and Benevolent Association
- Community Service memberships:
- Quad Village Rotary Club
- South Side Athletic Club
- The Friendly Sons of St. Patrick
- Holy Name Society of St. Matthew’s Roman Catholic Church
- Independent Insurance Agent for approx. 35 years
- Stories & memories
- Chief Schnibbe was one of the most widely known and respected fire officials in Westchester County and throughout the state.
- Bob’s 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 was the volunteer firefighter who always made things happen.
- Bob was the heart and soul of the Hastings-on-Hudson Volunteer Fire Department. He strived to make the Hastings-on-Hudson Fire Department one of the best. His extensive knowledge of firefighting and dedication caused him to be a leader‚ supporter‚ and teacher within the county and state.
- 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 not only was passionate about the Fire Department‚ but also about the people in his personal life. He was a very dedicated father to his son and daughter 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.
Schnibbe gave us all so many laughs and so many wonderful memories. He has left such a legacy but he is surely missed.
– Tammy Lee Dunn