SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Feb. 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Rural/Metro Corporation (Nasdaq: RURL) announces it will release results for the fiscal 2008 second quarter ended December 31, 2007 before the opening of the stock markets on Feb. 11, 2008. In conjunction, the Company will host a conference call and webcast to discuss these results beginning at 8 a.m. (Pacific)/ 11 a.m. (Eastern).

Individuals wishing to join the Company's conference call should dial (877) 419-6597 (domestic) or (719) 325-4890 (international). For interested individuals unable to join the call, a replay will be available until midnight (Eastern) Feb. 12, 2008. To access the replay, dial (888) 203-1112 (domestic) or (719) 457-0820 (international). The required pass code to access the replay is 1519724. An audio webcast will be made available at http://www.ruralmetro.com on the day of the call, with a replay available for 90 days following the call.

Rural/Metro Corporation is a leading provider of 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 http://www.ruralmetro.com.

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     CONTACT: Liz Merritt, Rural/Metro Corporation (investors)
              480-606-3337
              Jeff Stanlis, Hayden Communications (media)
              480-510-7228

SOURCE Rural/Metro Corporation