To the rescue!
88-piece fire fighting fun!

Be a hero and put out the fire with this cool Fire Hazard Truck, perfect for young builders and LEGO City fans!

🏛 Fire
Set #60279

Fire Hazard Truck

The Fire Hazard Truck is a fun little set for aspiring firefighters.

🏆 Best For: Younger children and those new to LEGO building ⏱ 1 hr build 🧩 88 pcs 🎂 Ages 5+
★★★☆☆ 3.7

Fans appreciate the Fire Hazard Truck for its affordability and playability, making it a great gift for young LEGO enthusiasts. However, some find the build too simple and the set lacks unique or rare parts.

📝 Our Take

The Fire Hazard Truck is a fun little set for aspiring firefighters! This small set packs a punch with its play features and vibrant colors, perfect for creating exciting rescue scenarios.

This set is perfect for younger LEGO enthusiasts and City fans. With its simple build and engaging play features, it's a great introduction to the LEGO world and emergency service themes.

Skip this if you're looking for a challenging build or intricate details. Consider larger fire station sets for a more complex building experience and display potential.

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🧱 Building Experience

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88
Pieces
1h
Build Time
📊
Beginner
Difficulty
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10cm × 6cm × 5cm
Dimensions
Build Highlights:
  • Quick and easy build, perfect for beginners
  • Simple techniques introduce basic LEGO construction
  • Focus on playability with water elements and fire props
  • Compact size ideal for small hands and play areas

📈 Investment Analysis

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The Fire Hazard Truck (60279-1) is a retired set from the City Fire theme, which usually holds some value due to its broad appeal to children. Given its small piece count (88) and single minifigure, its appreciation potential is limited. However, its affordability and play features may attract collectors looking for complete City layouts. The set's retirement status adds a slight boost to its investment prospects, but it is unlikely to become a highly sought-after set. Potential investors should temper expectations and consider it a long-term, modest investment.

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📖 About This Set

Bring excitement to kids’ play any day with this LEGO® City Fire Hazard Truck (60279) playset. They can steer the fire truck by tilting it left and right, sweep away the burning LEGO logs using its front plow and shoot water elements to put out the fire. With a LEGO City firefighter on the scene, this construction toy really ignites children's imaginations.

Fun and easy to build
This fire truck toy comes with both printed building instructions and Instructions PLUS – part of the free LEGO Building Instructions app for smartphones and tablets. This interactive building guide, with amazing zoom and rotate viewing tools, quickly helps budding LEGO builders become master builders.

Mobilizing kids’ creativity
With LEGO City fire sets, kids get to enjoy open-ended adventures and action-packed scenarios that reflect real-life situations. The wide range of feature-rich buildings, realistic vehicles and fun characters lets kids enter a world where creativity and imagination can thrive.

  • This fire truck toy is a great introduction to the exciting world of LEGO® City, where kids become everyday heroes as they play out realistic firefighting adventures. Suitable for kids aged 5 and up.
  • What’s in the box? The LEGO® City Fire Hazard Truck (60279) playset includes a steerable fire truck with a plow and fire hose, blazing LEGO logs, and a firefighter minifigure with a cool helmet.
  • Kids can steer the toy fire truck by tilting it left and right, sweep away the LEGO® flames using its front plow and shoot water elements from the stud-shooter fire hose to knock out the fire.
  • This LEGO® firefighter playset makes a great little gift for any occasion. It’s perfect for boys and girls aged 5 and up and requires only basic building skills.
  • When built, the Fire Hazard Truck measures over 2 in. (6 cm) high, 4 in. (10 cm) long and 2 in. (5 cm) wide.
  • LEGO® accessories include a megaphone, fire helmet and logs with flame elements.
  • Includes a printed building guide and Instructions PLUS – part of the free LEGO® Building Instructions app for smart devices. This interactive construction guide helps kids become master builders!
  • LEGO® City fire toys come with colorful buildings, cool vehicles and fun characters that stimulate imaginative role play as kids create open-ended adventures in settings that resemble real life.
  • Looking for a high-quality children's toy? All LEGO® City components meet strict industry standards to ensure they are compatible and connectand pull apart consistently every time.
  • Putting safety in the spotlight. LEGO® City bricks and pieces are dropped, heated, crushed, twisted and analyzed to make sure they meet stringent global safety standards.

Compare Similar Sets

The Fire Hazard Truck offers a budget-friendly entry into the LEGO City Fire theme. Compared to larger fire station sets, it's less complex but provides immediate play value. It's a good choice for younger children or as an add-on to existing LEGO City collections. Consider larger sets for more intricate builds and display options.

1 Minifigures Included

The set includes a Fireman minifigure with a black firesuit and white helmet, a standard figure in the LEGO City Fire theme, making it common but still a welcome addition to any collection.

📦 Full Parts Inventory - 48 unique parts • 82 total pieces

String with End Studs 11L Overall String with End S...
Part #: 14226c11 Black
Plate Special 1 x 2 with 5.9mm Centre Side Towball Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 14417 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate Special 1 x 2 5.9mm Towball Socket Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 14418 Light Bluish Gray
Slope Curved 2 x 2 x 2/3 Slope Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 15068 Red
Slope Curved 2 x 2 x 2/3 with Yellow Fire Fighter Symbol Print Slope Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 15068pr0038 Red
Launcher, Weapon Gun / Blaster / Shooter Mini Launcher, Weapon ...
Part #: 15391 White
Launcher Trigger, Weapon Gun Trigger Launcher Trigger,...
Part #: 15392 Dark Bluish Gray
Bracket 3 x 2 x 1 1/3 with Pin Bottom Bracket 3 x 2 x 1...
Part #: 18671 Red
Brick Special 1 x 2 x 1 2/3 with 4 Studs on 1 Side Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 22885 Red
Tile 1 x 4 with Groove Tile 1 x 4 with G...
Part #: 2431 Trans-Dark Blue
Hinge Panel 6 x 3 Hinge Panel 6 x 3
Part #: 2440 White
Headwear Accessory Visor For Standard Helmet Headwear Accessor...
Part #: 2447 Trans-Brown
Plate Special 1 x 2 Side Handle [Free Ends] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 2540 Red
Brick 1 x 4 Brick 1 x 4
Part #: 3010 Red
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 Black
Plate 2 x 3 Plate 2 x 3
Part #: 3021 Light Bluish Gray
Plate 2 x 2 Plate 2 x 2
Part #: 3022 Red
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 Bright Light Yellow
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 Trans-Red
Plate 4 x 4 Plate 4 x 4
Part #: 3031 Red
Brick Round 2 x 2 Dome Top, Hollow Stud Brick Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 30367c White
Slope 45° 2 x 4 Slope 45° 2 x 4
Part #: 3037 Red
Slope 45° 2 x 2 Slope 45° 2 x 2
Part #: 3039 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Door Rail Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 32028 Light Bluish Gray
Plate Special 1 x 2 Rounded with 2 Open Studs Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 35480 Light Bluish Gray
Slope Inverted 45° 2 x 1 Slope Inverted 45...
Part #: 3665 Red
Plate 1 x 6 Plate 1 x 6
Part #: 3666 Bright Light Yellow
Plate 1 x 4 Plate 1 x 4
Part #: 3710 Red
Plate 1 x 4 Plate 1 x 4
Part #: 3710 White
Windscreen 2 x 4 x 2 Windscreen 2 x 4 x 2
Part #: 3823 Trans-Light Blue
Steering Stand 1 x 2 with Black Steering Wheel Steering Stand 1 ...
Part #: 3829c01 White
Hinge Brick 1 x 2 Top Plate Thin Hinge Brick 1 x 2...
Part #: 3938 Black
Brick Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole Brick Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 3941 Reddish Brown
Plate Special 1 x 1 with Clip Light, Bar Hole [Thick Ring] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 4081b Red
Mudguard 2 x 4 with 2 x 2 Studs and Flared Wings Mudguard 2 x 4 wi...
Part #: 41854 Red
Box 2 x 2 x 2 [Hollow Studs] Box 2 x 2 x 2 [Ho...
Part #: 4345b Light Bluish Gray
Box 2 x 2 x 2 Door with Slot Box 2 x 2 x 2 Doo...
Part #: 4346 White
Equipment Weapon, Loudhailer / Speaker / Blaster / Space Gun Equipment Weapon,...
Part #: 4349 Dark Bluish Gray
Bracket 1 x 2 - 2 x 2 Bracket 1 x 2 - 2...
Part #: 44728 Dark Bluish Gray
Slope Curved 4 x 4 x 2/3 Triple Curved with 2 Studs Slope Curved 4 x ...
Part #: 45677 Red
Wheel 11 x 12 with Hole Notched for Wheels Holder Pin Wheel 11 x 12 wit...
Part #: 6014b Black
Plate Round 4 x 4 with Pin Hole Plate Round 4 x 4...
Part #: 60474 Light Bluish Gray
Wave / Flame Rounded with Base Rim Wave / Flame Roun...
Part #: 6126b Trans-Orange
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 Trans-Light Blue
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Clip Horizontal on End Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 63868 Red
Plate Special 2 x 4 with Steering Bar Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 69963 Dark Bluish Gray
Vehicle Axle with Steering Clip and Pins Vehicle Axle with...
Part #: 69964 Black
Tyre 21 x 12 with Offset Tread Small Wide and Center Band Tyre 21 x 12 with...
Part #: 87697 Black
Tile Round 1 x 1 Tile Round 1 x 1
Part #: 98138 Trans-Clear
The set includes a good selection of red and black pieces suitable for building vehicles, with a few trans-light blue round plates to simulate water. The trans-orange flame pieces add a nice touch for creating fire effects.

💎 Notable Parts

Trans-Light Blue Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud (5x) $0.25
Trans-Orange Wave / Flame Rounded with Base Rim (4x) $1.00
Red Plate Special 1 x 2 Side Handle [Free Ends] (2x) $0.30
Red Plate Special 1 x 2 with Clip Light, Bar Hole [Thick Ring] (2x) $0.40
Est. BrickLink Part Value
$1.95

💡 MOC Potential

🚗 Expand the fire truck into a larger emergency vehicle with additional equipment.
🏙 Create a small fire scene diorama with a burning building and rescue operation.
🌳 Build a forest fire scene with trees and a water source.

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What YouTubers Say

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3.0 /5
Mixed
0% positive
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YouTube reviews of the LEGO City Fire Hazard Truck (60279) are generally neutral, with a mixed overall sentiment score of 3.0/5. Reviewers like George Guide Review provide slow builds, while others like Son Of a Brick offer supplementary links to related content, indicating a standard set review approach.

Community Sentiment

Based on 8 YouTube reviews

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3.0 /5
Mixed
0% positive
0
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BlockTalk AI Analysis

YouTube reviews of the LEGO City Fire Hazard Truck (60279) are generally neutral, with a mixed overall sentiment score of 3.0/5. Reviewers like George Guide Review provide slow builds, while others like Son Of a Brick offer supplementary links to related content, indicating a standard set review approach.

What the Community Says

2 YouTube reviews
BlockTalk AI Summary

George Guide Review offers a slow build and review, suggesting a detailed look at the set's construction. Son Of a Brick provides context with links to other LEGO content, potentially appealing to viewers interested in related LEGO sets.

Community Content: These reviews are from Reddit and YouTube users sharing their personal experiences. Opinions may vary.

📖 Building Instructions 2

Fire Hazard Truck Instructions
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Fire Hazard Truck Instructions
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Charts Inventory Statistics

48
Unique Parts
82
Total Pieces
1
Minifigures
Inventory Version: 1