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In the Line of Duty
Neil Schnaible, 55 - South Lake Tahoe, California
5/4/2026
Neil Schnaible Fire Engineer Lake Valley Fire Protection District South Lake Tahoe, California Age: 55 Sex: Male Classification: Career Years of service: 7 Date of incident: April 29, 2026 Date of death: May 4, 2026 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.