The fire department of the city answering any fire alarm, or call, or performing any fire prevention services outside the corporate limits of the city shall be considered as an agent of the state, and acting solely and alone in a governmental capacity, and the municipality shall not be liable in damages for any act of commission, omission, or negligence while answering or returning from any fire, or reported fire, or doing any fire prevention work under and by virtue of sections 13-210 to 13-214 of this chapter. (1986 Code)