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The rates and charges established by the state Corporation Commission in its New Mexico ambulance tariff rates are adopted and shall be charged by the city for such ambulance services, all in accordance with 5-1-1, N.M.S.A., 1978. Future rates fixed by the state Corporation Commission shall be adjusted by the city accordingly, to ensure conformity at all times. Any person who utilizes the ambulance service, whether such person requests same or not, by reason of emergency, shall pay for the service as set forth in this chapter. (Amended during 1992 codification: prior code § 25-1-3)
The equipment utilized in the operation of the ambulance service shall be provided by the city and be under the immediate supervision of the city manager. The equipment shall be in accordance with the specifications and requirements of the supervisory departments of the state of New Mexico. The city may lease ambulances and equipment necessary for the operation of the ambulance service. (Prior code § 25-1-4)
The operators of the ambulance shall be employees of the city and under the immediate supervision of the city manager. The operators shall be educationally qualified at all times, in accordance with the supervisory departments of the state of New Mexico. (Prior code § 25-1-5)
No personal action shall be maintained in any court of this state against any member or officer of the city for any tort or action done, or attempted to be done, when done by the authority of the city or in execution of its orders under this chapter. (Prior code § 25-1-7)
If the city is unable to perform the requested services as provided for in this code, due to mechanical failure of equipment, road conditions (ice, snow, sleet, etc.) or other acts of God, and beyond the control of the city, then the city shall not be held liable for such nonperformance. (Prior code § 25-1-8)