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Rural/Metro Wins New Airport Fire Contract for Florida's Sarasota Bradenton International Airport; Renews Contract at Morristown Municipal Airport

Posted on: Monday, 21 August 2006, 09:00 CDT

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Aug. 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Rural/Metro Corporation , a leading provider of medical transportation and private fire protection services, announced today the award of a new contract to provide airport fire fighting and emergency medical services at Florida's Sarasota Bradenton International Airport.

The company also announced the award of a renewal contract to continue providing specialty firefighting and emergency medical services at Morristown Municipal Airport in New Jersey.

The new three-year contract for Sarasota Bradenton International Airport begins October 1, 2006 was won in a competitive bidding process and is expected to generate approximately $2.8 million in net revenue over its term. Sarasota Bradenton International Airport is located between Manatee and Sarasota counties and serves four surrounding counties on Florida's Gulf Coast. The airport averages approximately 164,000 flights annually.

The three-year renewal agreement for Morristown Municipal Airport became effective July 1, 2006 and is expected to generate approximately $1.5 million in net revenue over its term. Morristown Municipal Airport is a general aviation airport providing service for corporate travelers as well as privately owned aircraft. The airport averages approximately 250,000 flights annually. Rural/Metro has been the contracted fire department at Morristown Municipal Airport since 1998.

Jack Brucker, President and Chief Executive Officer, said, "We take great pride in our ability to deliver value and a proven track record of experience at airport and industrial sites throughout the country. We are pleased to count Sarasota-Bradenton Airport among our valued fire protection customers and to once again be named the trusted provider to Morristown Airport."

Bryan Gibson, President of the company's Southern and Specialty Fire Divisions, said, "We have enjoyed a long-standing partnership with Morristown Municipal Airport and are committed to providing the highest levels of airport firefighting protection and emergency medical services to the airport facility. We are also honored to serve the Sarasota Bradenton Airport and look forward to the opportunity to deliver service excellence at this growing airport facility."

Specialty Fire Director Charles Smith added, "Our airport firefighters comprise a highly trained and specially certified team of experts who are committed to providing the best service possible to our customers. We are very pleased to add Sarasota Bradenton Airport to our customer base and to retain our contract with Morristown Airport."

About Rural/Metro

Rural/Metro Corporation provides emergency and non-emergency medical transportation, fire protection, and other safety services in 23 states and approximately 400 communities throughout the United States. Rural/Metro Specialty Fire Division provides Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF), security services, and industrial fire protection to 12 locations nationwide. For more information, visit the company's web site at http://www.ruralmetro.com/ .

This 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; competitors' actions; litigation and regulatory matters; and the company's ability to sustain operating cash flow, secure new contracts, retain existing contracts, and improve earnings and operating margins. Additional factors that could affect the company are described in its Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2005 under the caption "Risk Factors" in the Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations section, and other factors as described from time to time in the company's SEC filings. The company disclaims any obligation to update its forward-looking statements

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CONTACT: Liz Merritt, Rural/Metro Corporation (investors)

480-606-3337 Jeff Stanlis, Hayden Communications (media) 602-476-1821

Rural/Metro Corporation

CONTACT: investors, Liz Merritt of Rural/Metro Corporation,+1-480-606-3337; or media, Jeff Stanlis of Hayden Communications,+1-602-476-1821, for Rural/Metro Corporation

Web site: http://www.ruralmetro.com/

Source: PRNewswire-FirstCall

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