Broken Arrow |
Code of Ordinances |
Chapter 10. FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION |
Article II. FIRE DEPARTMENT |
Division 2. SERVICE OUTSIDE CITY LIMITS |
§ 10-38. Department considered as agent of state acting in governmental capacity.
The fire department, when 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 city 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 the provisions of this division.
(Code 1977, § 10-38; Ord. No. 418, § 5, 2-21-1972)
State law reference
Similar provisions, 11 O.S. § 29-108.