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.
As of 2011, high school teachers averaged $56,760 a year. As with coaches, however, higher salaries can skew this figure, and median wage is often a better indication of earnings. The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates this wage at $54,270 a year.any are already teachers who are then awarded additional income for coaching part-time. As of 2010, roughly 20 percent of high school basketball coaches earned at least $10,000 a year in addition to their base salary.