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.
PayScale.com indicated that the middle-half salary range for tutors employed by major tutoring providers in May 2011 was between $10.10 and $17.50 per hour. These services screen and train tutors for you, and may even offer you a money back guarantee if your child's grades don't improve.