It’s fair to question whether Harrisburg is doing enough to help solve the emergency medical services crisis that counties like Warren face.

But funding is a piece of the puzzle, and legislation enacted into law late last week will bring some federal COVID-19 dollars to county fire and EMS agencies.

The measure, SB 739, was supported by the county’s delegation — Representative Kathy Rapp and Senators Scott Hutchinson and Michele Brooks.

“Continuing the effort started two weeks ago to support our Commonwealth’s health care heroes, the House and Senate have approved legislation to provide $25 million in funding for an Emergency Medical Services COVID-19 Recovery Grant Program,” Rapp said in a Facebook post.

“The funding may be used for recruitment and retention; construction or renovation of an EMS company’s facilities; purchase or repair of equipment; debt reduction; training and certification; public education; or revenue loss.”

It appears the funding levels will mirror a state program that awarded funds last week. That provided each fire entity in the range of $15,000 and EMS agencies slightly over $8,000.

“The Pennsylvania Fire and Emergency Services Institute commends the members of the General Assembly for passing Senate Bill 739, which will provide $25 million in grant funding to ambulance services,” said Jerry Ozog, executive director of PFESI, in a statement from Sen. Chris Dush.

Ozog was in Warren County last year to discuss EMS challenges and potential solutions with local responders.

“Ambulance services were struggling to maintain operations even before the COVID-19 pandemic and Senate Bill 739 will provide much needed help,” he said. “We are extremely thankful to the EMTs and paramedics in Pennsylvania who provide emergency care every day and night while enduring difficult conditions.”