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.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Elementary School Special Education Teachers earned an average of $53,820 in 2012. The bottom 10% of Special Education Teachers earned less than $35,700, while the top 10% earned at least $84,440. Secondary Special Education Teachers averaged about $3000 more per year.