From volunteer to chief: David English’s journey leading Blacksburg EMS

By Isabella Ubillus, Michaela Scott & Alexis Edwards, crime, safety & justice reporters

As Blacksburg’s first career rescue chief, David English is already making an impact — and now, he’s being recognized for it. After receiving the WVEMS Council’s 2025 Outstanding EMS Leadership Award, he sat down with The News Feed to discuss his journey, the challenges facing EMS today, and what continues to drive his work.

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