Joseph Bartos

{"skills":"Leadership & Governance \t•\tTown Council Experience – Hands-on knowledge of municipal governance, budgeting, and public accountability. \t•\tFire Chief (2012–2021) – Led the West Point Volunteer Fire Department, managing people, budgets, and critical decision-making. \t•\tBoard-Level Decision-Making – Skilled in balancing community priorities, legal requirements, and financial constraints. Public Safety & Emergency Management \t•\t25 Years with Henrico County Division of Fire – Deep understanding of public safety operations, emergency response, and community risk reduction. \t•\tFire Captain – Experience leading crews under pressure, setting policy, and ensuring safety standards are met. \t•\tEmergency Planning & Risk Assessment – Expertise in preparedness, hazard mitigation, and coordinating resources across agencies. Fiscal Responsibility & Resource Management \t•\tBudget Oversight – Experience managing departmental and organizational budgets, ensuring accountability and efficiency. \t•\tGrant & Resource Management – Familiarity with maximizing limited resources to meet community needs. \t•\tFocus on Fair and Equitable Services – Committed to ensuring District 1 receives balanced investment in services and infrastructure. Community Engagement & Representation \t•\tLifelong Resident of West Point – Strong understanding of local needs, history, and culture. \t•\tTransparent & Accessible Leadership Style – Commitment to open communication and accountability. \t•\tCollaborative Problem-Solving – Skilled at working with citizens, businesses, and regional partners to find solutions. Education & Professional Development \t•\tBachelor’s Degree in Emergency Services Management (University of Richmond) – Academic background in leadership, administration, and organizational management. \t•\tContinuous Training & Professional Standards – Career in fire service built on ongoing learning and certification.","achievements":"Brought issues to the board of supervisors related to public safety that led to better service to the entire county. I created a plan of succession for when I stepped down as fire chief that led to the creation of a town fire chief position. I dealt with difficult and unpopular issues as a member of town council and provided reasonable solutions to those issues ","responsibility":"Fire Chief West Point Volunteer Fire Department 2012-2021"}

Ensure that the decisions that I make are in the best interest of the community in which I serve and that I can honestly and openly answer for those decisions.

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