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 average yearly wage for a special education teacher working at a middle school was listed as $54,750, or $4,563 a month, while the average salary for a practitioner working at secondary-school level was $56,420, which equates to a monthly income of $4,702.