In any claim for civil damages arising out of the provision of emergency medical services by personnel described in Section 24-10B-5 NMSA 1978, those personnel shall be considered health care providers for purposes of the Tort Claims Act [41-4-1 to 41-4-27 NMSA 1978] if the claim is against a governmental entity or a public employee as defined by that act.
NMS § 24-10B-8