Federal firefighters usually work a 72-hour work week, compared to a 42- to 56-hour work week for municipal firefighters. This is true whether for federal wildland firefighter and federal structural firefighter. For these reasons the federal jobs tend to be stepping-stone opportunities for many.
1 The cost of an ultrasound depends on the veterinarian, the extent of the procedure, and whether it is done in a veterinary office or an animal hospital. 2  A feline cardiac ultrasound cost varies from $100 to $500. 3  Some pet owners opt to have pet insurance.
While the cost of scans varies widely, a typical PET costs about $2,000, an MRI costs about $700 to $900, and a CT scan is about $500 to $700, according to National Imaging Associates (NIA).he cost of diagnostic imaging is projected to increase 28% between 2000 and 2005 to nearly $100 billion annually, according to a Booz Allen Hamilton analysis. This FYI examines the reasons for increasing utilization and costs, notes the benefits, and suggests strategies for purchasers.