Columbus firefighters use simulator to train for life or death situations

A Columbus firefighter is clutching the steering wheel and talking over the wail of a siren as a pedestrian nearly darts in front of him. Fortunately, it's all a simulation.TheColumbus Division of Fire recently acquired a Driving Simulation Lab to train both recruits and veteran firefighters in the skills of defensive driving.Battalion Chief Steve Martin said lights and sirens never guarantee a clear path."They don't make us invincible,and they don't make us drive over the speed limit and crazy,