Mountainair EMS

--- Emergency Medical Services ---



If you are having a medical emergency, please dial 911

For non emergencies, please call 505-384-2705


Mission Statement of the EMS Department 
 
"The Mission of the Mountainair EMS Department is to provide timely, compassionate, and exceptional pre-hospital emergency medical care to our community. We are dedicated to saving lives and promoting health and well-being.  We strive to be a trusted and reliable partner in times of crisis.  We provide unwavering support in the face of people's worst times.  Our highly skilled and committed team of professionals are driven by the core values of integrity, compassion, and excellence.  With unwavering dedication, we aim to deliver the highest standard of emergency medical services, ensuring the well-being and safety of those we serve.  Through continuous training, innovation, and community engagement, we aspire to be a beacon of hope and support during critical moments, fostering a healthier and safer environment for all in our community."

Chief J. Lewis, EMT-B, emschief@mountainairnm.gov
Mountainair EMS
OFFICE: (505)847-5053 - M-F 07:30 - 15:30

310 N. Summit Ave.
P.O. Box 115
Mountainair, NM 87036
(505)847-2321 (Town Hall)


Your Mountainair EMS Team

EMS STAR OF LIFE

Medical Director
Dr. W. J. Barrett, MD, UNM-H
Medical Care Providers
Sam Blackshear, EMT-I
Wanda Sullenger, EMT-B
Murt Sullivan, EMT-B
Josh Lewis, EMT-B
Other Staff
Toni Alguire, Medical Scribe
Tayler Anaya, EMS Driver
Faye Lewis, EMS Driver
Continuous Education Staff/Advisors
Gayle Jones, EMT-I
Mary Hewitt, EMT-P
Jennifer Griffin, EMT-I
Nikki Arana, EMT-P


Medical Records Request Form

To request Medical Records, please fill out and sign the provided FORM and submit to: Mountainair EMS, Mountainair Fire & Rescue Department, c/o Town of Mountainair, Attn.: Medical Records, P.O. Box 115, Mountainair, NM 87036-0115.


Notice of Privacy Practices

To view Mountainair EMS's Notice of Privacy Practices, please click HERE.


Mountainair EMS - Billing Rates
Bills sent by: Mountainair Fire & Rescue
In accordance with the NM State-Wide Ambulance Tarriff, approved by the NM Public Regulations Regulation Commission, the New Mexico Department of Transportation, and adopted by the Town of Mountainair on February 1st, 2017, the following rates apply to all ambulance services provided by Mountainair EMS, c/o Mountainair Fire & Rescue Department, c/o Town of Mountainair.  Bills received by other ambulance services - for any other and/or additional treatments and transport - may be different.
New Mexico Public Regulation Commission
Transportation Division
Statewide Ambulance Tariff

Our Services

SERVICE RENDERED
RATE
Basic Life Support (BLS) Non-Emergency (Non-Emergent):
$355.00

Applies when non-emergency BLS transportation, assessment, or intervention is provided by licenses Emergency Medical Technicians.

With or without transport.

Basic Life Support (BLS) Emergency (Emergent/Critical):
$512.00

Applies when emergency (immediate response made to 911 or equivalent call) BLS transportation, intervention, or assessment is provided by licensed Emergency Medical Technician.

Advanced Life Support (ALS-Level 1) Non-Emergency (Non-Emergent):
$385.00

Applies when non-emergency ALS assessment or at least one ILS/ALS intervention is provided by a licensed EMT-I (Intermediate) or an EMT-P (Paramedic).

With or without transport.

Advanced Life Support (ALS-Level 1) Emergency (Emergent/Critical):
$607.00

Applies when emergency (immediate response to a 911 or equivalent call) ILS/ALS assessment or at least one ALS intervention is provided by a licenses EMT-I (Intermediate) or a licensed EMT-P (Paramedic).

Advanced Life Support (ALS-Level 2) Emergency (Emergent/Critical):
$878.00

Applies when as a result of emergency (immediate response to a 911 or equivalent call), at least three different ILS/ALS medications by intravenous push/bolus or by continuous infusion are administered or; when the same ILS/ALS medication is administered three time or; when one or more of the following ILS/ALS procedures are provided: manual defibrillation/cardioversion, endotracheal intubation, central venous line, pacing, chest decompression, surgical airway, advance invasive airway, or intraosseous access.

Patient *Evaluation (Emergency Response WITHOUT Transport):
$136.00

Applies when emergency services (immediate response made to a 911 or equivalent call) are provided by certified Emergency Medical First Responders, and above, with no transport.  *A patient evaluation may, or may not, be conducted.

This charge is also the equivalent of a "Treat and Release."

Supplies:
$-VARIES-

Mountainair Fire & Rescue may impose additional charges for the use of advanced airway interventions and supplies, multiple intravenous fluids or medications, advanced splints, and/or immobilizers, as these services may require extra supplies and resources beyond standard care fees assessed above.

Per Patient Mileage (Loaded):
$12.75

Applies to each patient (loaded) mile, from scene to facility.

Please Note: Depending on your location (scene), transport mileage may vary. On average, mileage from scene to facility is 75 miles.

--- EMS Standby Services ---

As Of 08/06/2024

1-Hour Standby:
75.00/hour
4-Hour Standby:
$250.00 (flat)/ + $65.00 Additional Hour
8-Hour Standby:
$500.00 (flat)/ + $50.00 Additional Hour

Applies to EMS Services/Standby, applicable to Rodeo Events, Sporting Events, School Functions, etc.

The ambulance provider may seek to obtain written and/or digital consent for evaluation, treatment and services, or transport from the patient (or patient guardian, if applicable), prior to these services and/or transport.

 

 


Upon arrival, Mountainair EMS makes every attempt possible to collect adequate patient and billing information, this information is in turn utilized to bill adeqautely to any insurance provider you may have, if applicable.  However, if no correct insurance provider and/or insurance information is found, Mountainair EMS, c/o Mountainair Fire & Rescue will directly bill the patient and/or patient guarantor. 

Mountainair EMS also imposes Late Fees and NSF (Non-Sufficent Funds) of $35.00 for each occurance.

Effective 04/01/2025, Mountainair Fire & Rescue proudly bills EMS Services In-House, utilizing a Safe and Secure Web-Based Medical Billing Platform.  Any billing questions/inquires, or need to provide insurance information, please contact: Town of Mountainair, 505-847-2321; or email: emschief@mountainairnm.gov. Your information is kept safe and secure, in accordance with all HIPPA/PHI laws and regulations, and is never sold to any third-party vendor.

 
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Town Council: 1st & 3rd Tuesday of every month 6:00 pm, Council Meeting Room, located at 109 N. Roosevelt, Mountainair, NM 87036

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Wednesdays: 7 am to 3 pm 
Saturdays: 8 am to 4 pm 
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