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.
Grade-school teachers earned an average $55,270 per year, as of May 2011, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. However, salaries for the 10th percentile fell below $34,910 annually, while those in the 90th percentile received more than $81,230 per year.