How many pieces and figures does set 60280 include?

Fire Ladder Truck has 88 pieces in total, with 50 unique elements, plus 2 minifigures.

What makes this set different from other fire trucks?

Mainly the moving ladder arm, which adds function beyond a static model.

What colours are used in the set?

Mainly Red, Dark Bluish Gray, Black and White.

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Fire Ladder Truck

Fire Ladder Truck is a LEGO® City set that builds a fire engine with a working ladder function from 88 pieces. Two minifigures form the crew for this emergency vehicle. This page covers every part and colour that goes into the model.

Set number: 60280
Year: 2021
Pieces: 88
Minifigures: 2
Theme: Fire
Different parts: 50

What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 50

As BrickLink list (XML)

Import on BrickLink: Wanted → Upload, upload the file (or paste its content), pick a Wanted List and add the parts.

Minifigures 2

Freya McCloud, Black Firesuit fig-0108374 pieces × 1
Fireman, Black Firesuit with Lime Safety Vest and Torch, White Helmet fig-0108384 pieces × 1

Description

Built around a moving ladder

Where a standard fire engine is a static model, set 60280 adds function: the ladder arm can swing and extend once built, using the same 88-piece count as many static City vehicles. That moving part gives the set extra play value beyond simply completing the build, since the ladder can be repositioned again and again during play rather than staying fixed in one spot. That keeps the finished model interesting well after the last brick is placed, especially during open-ended play with both crew figures.

A four-colour mix

The 50 unique pieces spread across Red, Dark Bluish Gray, Black and White, a slightly wider palette than a purely red fire engine. That mix creates visible contrast between the chassis, cab and ladder sections. The exact colour and piece breakdown is set out in the parts list above, which is useful if you're hunting for specific shades to match another build or a custom vehicle project of your own, without checking every set you own.

Two crew members in a compact set

Despite staying at 88 pieces, the set includes 2 minifigures, more than many similarly sized City vehicles. That's enough for a small crew scene, such as one figure driving while the other operates the ladder. For collectors, it adds a vehicle with its own function to an existing fire-fleet lineup, giving the collection more to do than static display alone, without needing a big budget to add it. Compared with similarly sized sets, it offers a bit more play value for its piece count.

Parts worth keeping for other builds

Since the ladder truck is built mostly from standard City parts, many of the 50 pieces are useful for other vehicle projects afterwards, particularly the grey and black tones for chassis work. The parts list above breaks down which pieces and colours are included, making it easier to plan ahead if you're combining parts from several sets without sorting through your whole collection first, which is especially useful for bigger custom vehicle builds.

FAQ

How many pieces and figures does set 60280 include?: Fire Ladder Truck has 88 pieces in total, with 50 unique elements, plus 2 minifigures.
What makes this set different from other fire trucks?: Mainly the moving ladder arm, which adds function beyond a static model.
What colours are used in the set?: Mainly Red, Dark Bluish Gray, Black and White.