X0303 4 2008-09-18 0 0000906326 RURAL/METRO CORP /DE/ RURL 0001430708 Shackelton Christopher S 825 THIRD AVENUE 36TH FLOOR NEW YORK NY 10022 1 0 0 0 Rural/Metro Corp 2008-09-18 4 P 0 5200 1.8015 A 1692659 I See Note 1 These securities are held directly by an investment limited partnership of which Coliseum Capital, LLC, a Deleware limited liability company, is general partner, and Coliseum Capital Management, LLC, a Deleware limited liability company, (together with Coliseum Capital, LLC, "Coliseum"), is investment advisor. Mr. Shackelton is an employee of Coliseum and a director of the Issuer. Each of Mr. Shackelton and Coliseum disclaims beneficial ownership of these securities except to the extent of that person's pecuniary interest therein. Chris Shackelton, Manager 2008-09-22