06/12/2026
Congrats to Captain Harpell!! Enjoy your retirement! Thank you for all you’ve done for EMS in the Capital area!!
EMS Officer/Captain Donald “Donnie” Harpell works his last shift today with the Concord Fire Department, concluding more than twenty-three years of dedicated service to the City of Concord. Captain Harpell was appointed on March 14, 2003, as a Firefighter/EMT and served in that role for nearly seven years before his promotion to Firefighter/Paramedic on February 6, 2010. He was promoted to Lieutenant on March 3, 2019, where he served as the Engine 5 officer on Battalion 3, and later advanced to EMS Lieutenant on April 25, 2021. On July 26, 2022, he was promoted to his current position as EMS Officer.
Throughout his career, Captain Harpell consistently demonstrated a commitment to professional growth and excellence, earning the respect and admiration of his officers and colleagues. He was known for his positive demeanor and could often be heard humming, whistling, or singing while on duty. In his most recent role as EMS Officer, he led the Department through the complex transition to updated EMS data standards mandated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and lead the research and procurement of next-generation cardiac monitors that will serve our community for years to come.
Please join us in congratulating Captain Harpell on a distinguished career and in wishing him a long, healthy, and well-deserved retirement.
