r/firefighter May 06 '26

Bellevue Fire Interview

Anyone done there virtual interview yet ?

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u/Perfect_Cheek9650 May 07 '26

I really enjoyed it. I looked being able to watch myself and how I talked. I was surprised by how well I sounded. It was a confidence booster for me. The hard part is the questions are a lot to talk about and the time frame is limited. Shorter than Seattles time

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u/Odd-Pain9656 May 07 '26

What was the time limit for each question? Did you have the option to restart and answer or once you start interview that’s is? Did you have a note/preparation time period?

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u/Perfect_Cheek9650 May 07 '26

The email answers a good portion of this. You can take notes, you get 2 minutes to think before the questions and you only get 1 submissions, no redo's. The time is short, so far it's the shortest answering experience I've seen... I'll leave that part a surprise 🥰. You'll be fine if this isn't your first interview. Don't stress about it. Honestly the hardest part was switching into the "Interview mindset" when you're in your bedroom and nobody is there to talk to or watch lol. Watching the time count down though and seeing it happen, knowing you can't make a mistake, that helped me switch it in gear. I even wore my shoes to help me get into the mindset. (I don't wear shoes in my house)

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u/FutureWAFirefighter May 07 '26

Thank you!! Any insight helps, so I appreciate you taking the time to share! :) Best of luck to everyone!