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 Payscale.com's latest update in April 2017, the average elementary school teacher makes $43,619 (results coming from 5,413 salaries) and the average high school teacher makes $47,795 (results coming from 4,807 salaries).