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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., April 7, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Rural/Metro Corporation announced today that is has been awarded a multi-year renewal contract to continue providing exclusive 911 ambulance services in Jefferson County, Georgia.The initial two-year renewal term begins May 1, 2008, followed by two one-year extension periods, for a total possible length of four years. The Company estimates the contract will generate approximately $1.2 million in net revenue annually, which includes a $0.4 million annual subsidy provided by the county to help offset costs related to uncompensated care.Jack Brucker, President and Chief Executive Officer, said, “We are proud to continue as the exclusive 911 ambulance service in Jefferson County and look forward to building on our reputation throughout the region as the quality provider of pre-hospital care.”Bryan Gibson, Group President, added, “Rural/Metro has a strong presence in central Georgia that is supported by an exceptional team of operational managers and EMS professionals. Our employees take a great deal of pride in serving their community, and we are pleased to be recognized by Jefferson County leaders as their trusted 911 ambulance service now and in the future.”Rural/Metro and its acquired predecessor company have provided exclusive 911 ambulance services in Jefferson County since 1990. The Company also provides non-emergency medical transportation services to local and regional hospitals and other healthcare facilities throughout the area.About Rural/MetroRural/Metro Corporation provides emergency and non-emergency ambulance services and private fire protection services in 23 states and approximately 400 communities throughout the United States. For more information, visit the company’s web site at .SAFE HARBOR PROVISIONS FOR FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTSThis press release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially. These risks and uncertainties include, among others, the company’s ability to collect its accounts receivable, secure new contracts, retain existing contracts, and improve earnings and operating margins. Although Rural/Metro believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, it can give no assurance that such expectations will prove to have been correct.Reference is made to a more complete discussion of forward-looking statements and applicable risks that may cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated by such forward-looking statements (”Cautionary Statements”) that include, among others, those identified under the captions “Forward-Looking Statements” and “Risk Factors” in the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2007, which is available free of charge on the website of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) at or on the Company’s website at . All subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements (or statements that may be attributed to the Company) are expressly qualified by the Cautionary Statements. The Company’s forward-looking statements are based on information available today, and it undertakes no obligation to update these statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by the securities laws. (RURL/G) CONTACT: Liz Merritt, Rural/Metro Corporation (investors) (480) 606-3337 Jeff Stanlis, Hayden Communications (media) (602) 476-1821Rural/Metro Corporation