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.
Chairs and supervisors earn a basic teaching salary and an additional stipend for the curriculum responsibilities. High school teachers earned a median salary of $53,230 in 2010, according to the BLS. Middle school teachers took home a median salary of $51,960 and elementary-level teachers earned median pay of $51,380.