I applied through other source. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at Spokane Valley Fire Department
Interview
It is not longer an informal process. After completing the extensive written and physical agility tests, candidates will be interviewed by a board consisting of management and union members. The questions are all previous scripted and deviations are discouraged to encourage fairness between candidates.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
If you have made any mistakes, own up to them and be completely honest. That is the one thing that will knock you out of contention more than any other.