David English

David English is a nationally recognized EMS leader with over two decades of experience in prehospital care, emergency management, and tactical operations. As Rescue Chief for Blacksburg, Virginia, he oversees one of the state’s largest all-volunteer EMS organizations. David is also the founder of Public Safety Leader LLC, where he mentors and trains public safety professionals. He is a sought-after speaker, having presented on leadership, operational excellence, and tactical EMS at regional and state conferences, including the Virginia EMS Symposium and Western Virginia EMS Council Mini-Symposium. His innovative approaches to EMS leadership and education have earned multiple awards, including the Outstanding EMS Administrator Award.