8-K

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of

the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): December 4, 2006

RURAL/METRO CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

DELAWARE	0-22056	86-0746929
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

9221 East Via de Ventura

Scottsdale, Arizona

85258

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (480) 606-3886

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

¨ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

¨ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Item 8.01 Other Events.

On December 4, 2006, Rural/Metro Corporation, a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), issued a press release, which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

The Company disclaims any obligation to release publicly any updates or any changes in its expectations or any change in events, conditions, or circumstances on which any forward-looking statements are based.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	Press release, dated December 4, 2006.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

	RURAL/METRO CORPORATION
Date: December 5, 2006	By:	/s/ Kristine A. Beian-Ponczak
		Kristine A. Beian-Ponczak
		Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	Press release, dated December 4, 2006.

EX-99.1

EXHIBIT 99.1

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

(480) 606-3337

Jeff Stanlis, Hayden Communications (media)

(602) 476-1821

For immediate release

RURAL/METRO STOCKHOLDERS RE-ELECT COMPANY’S DIRECTORS

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (Dec. 4, 2006) – Rural/Metro Corporation (Nasdaq: RURL) announced that based on the receipt of preliminary results from its contested election, stockholders have re-elected the Company’s nominees – Chairman of the Board Cor J. Clement, Jr. and Vice Chairman Henry G. Walker – to the Board of Directors. The 2006 Annual Stockholders Meeting was held December 1, 2006.

“We are very grateful to our stockholders for their continued support and recognition of our nominees and the depth of knowledge and industry experience that these members bring to our Board of Directors,” said Jack Brucker, President and Chief Executive Officer. “We can now return our full attention to the business of providing top-quality medical transportation and fire protection services to our patients and customers and enhancing value for our stockholders.”

In addition, stockholders voted to ratify the Company’s appointment once again of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as its independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2007.

Preliminary results of the election were tabulated by Georgeson, Inc., the Company’s proxy solicitation firm. Final results will be announced following final tabulation, review and certification by the independent inspector of election, IVS Associates, Inc.

About Rural/Metro Corporation

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. For more information, visit the company’s web site at www.ruralmetro.com.

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