As weird as they may seem to some players, truck simulators have a lot to offer. Though the tasks may seem mundane, the truck ...

a fire-growth computer program, sees the value of simulations, as do others in the forestry community. These men and women use computer models not only to simulate real and potential wildland ...

The end result? They get certified to drive 42-foot-long fire trucks. The training includes lectures, written tests, a virtual driving simulator, and, just as you might expect, an obstacle course.