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.
Teachers, including physical education teachers, earn roughly the same average annual wage at the elementary, middle and high school levels. Elementary school teachers earn a mean annual wage of $56,130, middle school teachers earn an average of $56,280 and high school teachers earn about $57,770, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Salaries for these school levels can vary, however; they range anywhere from $35,000 to more than $85,000 per year. School Type. A teacherâs wage can vary significantly based on the type of institution. Elementary and middle school teachers working for private religious schools on average earn less than those at public schools, according to the BLS.