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.
The higher the grade level, the more money a teacher is likely to make. For example, in 2012, middle school teachers earned an average annual salary of $53,430. Salaries in some high schools are even higher; the Bureau of Labor statistics shows that in 2012, the salary for a high school teacher was $55,050 per year.Learn more about Salaries.