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.
Elementary school teachers ($59,020) and middle school teachers ($59,800) both earned average salaries in 2016 that were higher than that of preschool teachers, who earned an average of $33,300. Salaries for preschool educators are closer to those of recreation and fitness workers and teacher assistants, who took home an average of $33,970 and $27,120, respectively, in 2016.