Rural/Metro Corporation is one of the leading, private companies in North America that provides emergency and nonemergency medical transportation services. It offers fire protection and safety-related services to municipal, residential, commercial and industrial customers in more than 400 communities throughout the United States. The company provides community, airport, industrial and wildland private fire protection services. Rural/Metro Corporation works with a team of over 8,000 staff members. The company also serves government agencies, hospitals, nursing homes and specialty health care facilities. It additionally offers services for occupational medical clinic and physician practice management organizations. Rural/Metro Corporation operates and manages Rural/Metro Operating Company and South Georgia Emergency Medical Services.