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): April 21, 2006
RURAL/METRO CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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| 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
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The Board of Directors of Rural/Metro Corporation (the “Company”) has promoted Kurt M. Krumperman to the position of Senior Vice President of Federal Affairs and Strategic Initiatives. Mr. Krumperman represents the Company in its interactions with the United States Congress, federal regulatory agencies, and national industry associations. He also chairs the Company’s strategic planning efforts, including the human resources elements of the strategic plan.
Mr. Krumperman has served the Company in various executive capacities since 1985, including service as a Group President with responsibility for the Company’s Northeast Region and Fire operations between 1995 and 2004. A licensed paramedic, Mr. Krumperman holds a Master’s Degree from Syracuse University in Education – Instructional Design and Development. Mr. Krumperman is an executive officer of the Company and reports to the Chief Executive Officer.
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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.
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| | | | RURAL/METRO CORPORATION |
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Date: April 21, 2006 | | | | By: | | /s/ Jack Brucker |
| | | | | | | | Jack Brucker |
| | | | | | | | President and Chief Executive Officer |
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