E-One fire engine in action. Huachuca City, Arizona, 2010. A fire engine (also known in some territories as a fire apparatus, fire truck, or fire appliance) is a vehicle designed primarily for firefighting operations. In addition, many fire departments/fire services often employ their vehicles for various other uses including emergency medical services and rescue purposes.
Salary. In 2013, the median salary for middle school teachers was $53,940. The highest earners took home $82,770, while the lowest-paid brought in about $37,050.
The report found that mid- and late-career teachers donât have much of an opportunity to grow their salaries. Nationally, the average starting salary for an elementary school teacher is $37,595. By mid-career, that teacherâs pay is $46,130 â growing on average 25 percent.