To the Rescue!
Ripcord Action Included!

Launch the helicopter and race to the scene with Freya McCloud! This 93-piece set brings the excitement of LEGO City to life.

🏛 Fire
Set #60248

Fire Helicopter Response

Fire Helicopter Response is a fantastic entry-level set.

🏆 Best For: Ideal for young LEGO builders (ages 5+) interested in fire rescue scenarios. ⏱ 1.5 hr build 🧩 93 pcs
★★★★☆ 4.0

Fans appreciate the set's playability and the inclusion of Freya McCloud, making it a fun addition to LEGO City collections. Some find the build too simple and the piece count low for the price, but generally, it's well-received by younger builders.

📝 Our Take

Fire Helicopter Response is a fantastic entry-level set. It perfectly captures the excitement of the LEGO City Fire theme with a cool helicopter design and a fun roadside construction accident scenario, offering great play possibilities.

This set is perfect for young LEGO enthusiasts and fans of the LEGO City theme. With its relatively low piece count and straightforward building process, it's an ideal set for introducing younger builders to more complex LEGO creations, and also serves as a good parts pack.

Skip this if you are looking for a challenging build or a large, detailed display model. Consider larger LEGO City Fire sets like the Fire Station (60320-1) for a more extensive experience.

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🧱 Building Experience

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93
Pieces
1.5h
Build Time
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Beginner
Difficulty
Build Highlights:
  • Simple and engaging building process
  • Introduction to basic Technic elements for the helicopter rotor
  • Fun play features with the included construction accident
  • Easy to modify and expand with other LEGO City sets

📈 Investment Analysis

→ Price stable
C+
Investment Grade
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The Fire Helicopter Response set is a retired LEGO City set, which typically means a modest increase in value over time, especially if kept sealed. Its relatively low piece count and mass-market appeal mean it's unlikely to become a highly sought-after collector's item. However, its accessibility and popularity with children could lead to steady demand from collectors looking to complete their LEGO City layouts. The presence of a Freya McCloud minifigure adds a bit of extra collectibility.

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Compare Similar Sets

Compared to other LEGO City Fire sets, the Fire Helicopter Response offers a smaller, more focused play experience. Sets like the Fire Station (60320-1) provide a more comprehensive fire rescue setup, but this helicopter set is a more affordable and accessible option for younger builders. It's a good choice if you want a quick and easy build with fun play features, while others offer more complex and detailed models.

3 Minifigures Included

The set includes Freya McCloud, a recognizable character from the LEGO City Adventures TV series, adding to the set's appeal. The construction worker with a welding mask is also a nice addition for creating realistic city scenes.

📦 Full Parts Inventory - 46 unique parts • 79 total pieces

Wheel 14mm D. x 9.9mm with Centre Groove, Fake Bolts and 6 Spokes Wheel 14mm D. x 9...
Part #: 11208 Flat Silver
Tyre 21 x 9.9 Tyre 21 x 9.9
Part #: 11209 Black
Tool Welding Gun Tool Welding Gun
Part #: 13793 Dark Bluish Gray
Tile Round 2 x 2 with Bottom Stud Holder Tile Round 2 x 2 ...
Part #: 14769 White
Slope Curved 2 x 2 x 2/3 with Yellow Fire Fighter Symbol Print Slope Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 15068pr0038 Red
Rip Cord Flexible with Handle Thick Rip Cord Flexible...
Part #: 16965 Black
Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove Tile Special 1 x ...
Part #: 2412b Light Bluish Gray
Brick 2 x 6 Brick 2 x 6
Part #: 2456 Dark Bluish Gray
Brick Round 1 x 1 diameter Tube with 90 Degree Elbow (2 x 2 x 1) and Axle Holes (Crossholes) at each end Brick Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 25214 Pearl Titanium
Plate Round 2 x 2 with Rounded Bottom [Boat Stud] Plate Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 2654 Trans-Orange
Brick Special 1 x 2 with Grille Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 2877 Light Bluish Gray
Bracket 1 x 2 - 1 x 4 [Rounded Corners at Bottom, Square Corners at Top] Bracket 1 x 2 - 1...
Part #: 28802 Light Bluish Gray
Brick 2 x 2 Brick 2 x 2
Part #: 3003 Green
Brick 1 x 2 Brick 1 x 2
Part #: 3004 Red
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 Trans-Dark Blue
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 Bright Light Yellow
Plate 4 x 8 Plate 4 x 8
Part #: 3035 Dark Bluish Gray
Brick Special 1 x 4 with 4 Studs on One Side Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 30414 Dark Bluish Gray
Slope Curved 2 x 2 with Lip, No Studs Slope Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 30602 Trans-Dark Blue
Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud Brick Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 3062b White
Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud Brick Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 3062b Orange
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove Tile 1 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3069b Green
Technic Brick 1 x 2 with Axle Hole Type 1 [+ Opening] and Bottom Pin Technic Brick 1 x...
Part #: 32064a Black
Technic Axle 6 Technic Axle 6
Part #: 3706 Red
Plate 1 x 4 Plate 1 x 4
Part #: 3710 White
Steering Stand 1 x 2 with Black Steering Wheel Steering Stand 1 ...
Part #: 3829c01 White
Plate 2 x 10 Plate 2 x 10
Part #: 3832 Dark Bluish Gray
Brick Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole Brick Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 3941 White
Weapon Axe With Red Head Weapon Axe With R...
Part #: 39802pr0001 Flat Silver
Plate Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole Type 1 (+ Opening) Plate Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 4032a Red
Plate Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole Type 1 (+ Opening) Plate Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 4032a Green
Brick Special 1 x 4 x 6 with Flywheel Socket (Helicopter) Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 41324 Dark Bluish Gray
Helicopter Rotor Helicopter Rotor
Part #: 41325 Black
Helicopter Axle for Rotor Helicopter Axle f...
Part #: 41326 Black
Helicopter Tail and Landing Gear Helicopter Tail a...
Part #: 41327 Red
Helicopter Cockpit Helicopter Cockpit
Part #: 41328 Trans-Light Blue
Tile 1 x 8 with Groove Tile 1 x 8 with G...
Part #: 4162 Red
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Ladder Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 4175 Light Bluish Gray
Mudguard 2 x 4 with Molded Headlights Mudguard 2 x 4 wi...
Part #: 44674 Bright Light Yellow
Tap 1 x 1 without Hole in Spout Tap 1 x 1 without...
Part #: 4599b White
Plate Special 1 x 2 [Side Handle Closed Ends] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 48336 Black
Slope 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) Slope 30° 1 x 1 x...
Part #: 54200 Trans-Clear
Slope 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) Slope 30° 1 x 1 x...
Part #: 54200 Trans-Dark Blue
Plate Special 1 x 1 with Clip Vertical [Thick Open O Clip] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 60897 Dark Bluish Gray
Brick Curved 1 x 2 x 1 1/3 with Curved Top Brick Curved 1 x ...
Part #: 6091 Red
Wave / Flame Rounded with Base Rim Wave / Flame Roun...
Part #: 6126b Trans-Orange
Plate Special 2 x 2 with Wheels Holder Wide Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 6157 Light Bluish Gray
Technic Pin Connector Round [Slotted] Technic Pin Conne...
Part #: 62462 Pearl Titanium
Sticker Sheet for Set 60248-1 Sticker Sheet for...
Part #: 66211 [No Color/Any Color]
Wing, Tail, with Fire Logo Print (Fire Helicopter) Wing, Tail, with ...
Part #: 69864pr0001 [No Color/Any Color]
The set offers a good selection of basic bricks and plates in useful colors like red, light bluish gray, and black. The trans-orange flame pieces are great for adding realistic fire effects to MOCs.

💎 Notable Parts

Black Tyre 21 x 9.9 (4x) $0.40
Red Tile 1 x 8 with Groove (4x) $0.60
Trans-Orange Wave / Flame Rounded with Base Rim (4x) $1.00
Bright Light Yellow Mudguard 2 x 4 with Molded Headlights (2x) $0.75
Light Bluish Gray Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove (3x) $0.45
Est. BrickLink Part Value
$3.20

💡 MOC Potential

🚗 Create a larger fire rescue helicopter with more detailed features.
🏙 Expand the construction site with additional vehicles and buildings.
🌳 Build a forest fire scene with trees and flames.

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Charts Inventory Statistics

46
Unique Parts
79
Total Pieces
3
Minifigures
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