Rick Poeschl to Retire as Lee’s Summit Fire Chief Thursday, February 7, 2019 | Views: 16496 | Categories: Fire Department Press Releases Rick Poeschl to Retire as Lee’s Summit Fire Chief The City of Lee’s Summit announced Rick Poeschl will retire as fire chief effective March 16, 2019 following more than 30 years as a dedicated public servant committed to the safety and health of our community. Chief Poeschl joined the Lee’s Summit Fire Department in 1988. He quickly moved up within the department and was promoted to assistant chief of support services in 2004. In 2015, Poeschl was selected as fire chief. Under his leadership, the...