SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Rural/Metro Corp. has been awarded a one-year contract extension to continue as the exclusive provider of 911 emergency ambulance services in Youngstown, Ohio. The term began March 1, 2004, and is valued at approximately $1.3 million."We have served this community for more than 30 years and believe that significant growth potential remains as we continue to enhance our base of operations in the region," comments Jack Brucker, president and chief executive officer.Rural/Metro provides emergency and non-emergency ambulance transportation services in the communities of Youngstown, Boardman Township, and Poland Township in Mahoning County, and the cities of Niles, Hubbard, Girard, and Warren and Hubbard Township in Trumbull County. The company also is the exclusive contracted provider to Forum Health Hospital System, which includes two main hospital campuses as well as medical centers, ambulatory campuses, home-care agencies and other clinical services.The company's employees respond to more than 30,000 requests for service in the area each year, with 9,500 of those transports provided within the City of Youngstown, according to Todd Walker, president of Rural/Metro/s Mid-Atlantic/Northeast Emergency Services Group.The company recently launched a DriveCam test program locally, which integrates in-vehicle video technology with driving performance management software. "Our objective is to create the safest driving environment possible for our employees and for the citizens we serve," Walker says.Rural/Metro Corp. provides emergency and non-emergency medical transportation, fire protection, and other safety services in 24 states and more than 400 communities throughout the United States.Visit Rural/Metro Corp.: www.ruralmetro.com"