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.
Factors affecting starting salary include grade level assignment and teaching region. Special education teachers working with preschool to elementary level students earned an average of $52,250, while middle school special education teachers received an average of $53,440.High school teachers earned a bit more at $54,810.alary. As of May 2010, the starting salary of a special education teacher was approximately $35,580, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The national average salary was $53,220.