How many pieces are in the Fire Control Center?

Fire Control Center contains 540 pieces.

When was the Fire Control Center released?

Fire Control Center was released in 1990.

🏛 Classic Town

Set #6389

Fire Control Center

The Fire Control Center is a nostalgic gem from LEGO's Classic Town era.

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Who it's for: Intermediate build LEGO fans and collectors who enjoy classic town sets
Build: 540 pieces · about 4.5 hours Build time is an estimate.
Price: $52.00 list price · 9.6¢ per piece
Availability: Likely retired

★★★★☆ 4.2 AI-generated review score, not a customer rating

Fans appreciate the nostalgic design and classic LEGO town feel of the Fire Control Center. Some find the build simple compared to modern sets, but praise its charm and the completeness of the fire station setup.

$52.00

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📝 Our Take

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The Fire Control Center is a nostalgic gem from LEGO's Classic Town era. Released in 1990, this set perfectly captures the charm of vintage LEGO town layouts with its detailed fire station and emergency response vehicles.

This set is perfect for LEGO enthusiasts who appreciate classic designs and town layouts. The build is a satisfying journey back to simpler times, and the set makes a great display piece for collectors of vintage LEGO sets.

Skip this if you're primarily interested in modern, highly detailed sets. While charming, its simplicity may not appeal to builders used to complex techniques. Consider newer City fire station sets for more advanced builds.

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540

Pieces

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4.5h

Estimated Build Time

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Intermediate

Difficulty

Build Highlights:

Classic fire station design with functional garage doors
Includes a fire truck and helicopter for diverse play scenarios
Features a detailed control room with computers and communication equipment
Incorporates classic building techniques and elements

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⏳ Retired

The Fire Control Center presents a decent investment opportunity due to its age, rarity, and the enduring popularity of the Classic Town theme. As a retired set from 1990, it's increasingly hard to find in good condition, driving up its value among collectors. The set's complete piece count and inclusion of minifigures are key factors in its potential appreciation. While the price trend is currently stable, demand for vintage LEGO sets typically increases over time, making it a worthwhile consideration for long-term investment, although returns may not be as high as some licensed themes.

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Compared to modern LEGO City fire station sets, the Fire Control Center offers a simpler, more nostalgic building experience. While newer sets boast more advanced building techniques and intricate details, this set's classic design and vintage charm make it a unique addition to any collection. Consider sets like 60320-1 Fire Station for a more modern experience, but choose 6389-1 for its classic appeal and investment potential.

4 Minifigures Included

Fireman, Classic, Black Fire Jacket with Red Belt and Buttons, Black Hair

2x included

Fireman, Classic, Black Fire Jacket with Red Belt and Buttons, White Helmet (3626a Head)

4 parts

Fireman, Classic, Black Fire Jacket with Red Belt and Buttons, White Helmet with Visor

5 parts

B+

This set includes four classic Fireman minifigures, each with the iconic black fire jacket and variations in headgear, making them desirable for collectors of vintage LEGO figures.

📦 Parts Inventory

Piece count: 540
Parts cataloged in this inventory: 125 unique parts, 523 pieces
Minifigures: 4

The piece count includes the 17 parts inside the set's minifigures, which this inventory lists separately. Spare parts are counted in neither figure.

Missing a piece? Check this set piece by piece, with look-alike colors flagged and element IDs for replacements.

Minifig Simple Ho...

Part #: 16542 2× Light Gray

Part #: 2412a 1× White

Tile Special 1 x ...

Part #: 2412a 1× Black

Tile Special 1 x ...

Part #: 2412b 14× Light Gray

Wedge Plate 3 x 6...

Part #: 2419 2× Light Gray

Plate 2 x 2 Corner

Part #: 2420 2× White

Plate 2 x 2 Corner

Part #: 2420 6× Red

Propeller 3 Blade...

Part #: 2421 1× Black

Tile Special 1 x ...

Part #: 2432 1× White

Bracket 1 x 2 - 1...

Part #: 2436 1× White

Brick Sloped Inve...

Part #: 2449 2× Red

Hinge Plate 1 x 2...

Part #: 2452 1× Black

Part #: 2479 1× Light Gray

Windscreen 4 x 4 ...

Part #: 2483 1× Trans-Light Blue

Bar 1 x 8 x 2

Part #: 2486 1× White

Window 1 x 4 x 5 ...

Part #: 2493b 7× White

Glass for Window ...

Part #: 2494 7× Trans-Light Blue

Fence / Bar 1 x 8...

Part #: 2583 2× Yellow

String Reel 2 x 2...

Part #: 2584 2× Red

String Reel 2 x 2...

Part #: 2585 2× Black

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 2817 2× Black

Lever Small Base ...

Part #: 298c02 5× Black

Lever Small Base ...

Part #: 298c03 1× Light Gray

Lever Small Base ...

Part #: 298c04 2× White

Brick 2 x 4

Part #: 3001 1× Black

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 1× Yellow

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 35× Red

Brick 1 x 1

Part #: 3005 5× White

Brick 1 x 1

Part #: 3005 19× Red

Brick 1 x 1

Part #: 3005 1× Trans-Clear

Part #: 3010 8× White

Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 2× White

Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 3× Red

Plate 2 x 3

Part #: 3021 1× White

Part #: 3023 4× White

Plate 1 x 1

Part #: 3024 5× Trans-Red

Plate 1 x 1

Part #: 3024 4× Trans-Dark Blue

Plate 1 x 1

Part #: 3024 3× White

Plate 1 x 1

Part #: 3024 1× Trans-Green

Plate 1 x 1

Part #: 3024 6× Trans-Yellow

Part #: 3034 1× Black

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3037 1× Red

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3039pr0026 1× White

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3039pr9994 1× White

Part #: 3062b 3× White

Tile 2 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3068b 1× Yellow

Tile 1 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3069b 2× Black

Tile 1 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3069b 2× White

Tile 1 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3069b 2× Red

Tile 1 x 2 with V...

Part #: 3069bpr0020 1× Light Gray

Tile 1 x 2 with S...

Part #: 3069bpr0039 1× White

Tile 1 x 1 with G...

Part #: 3070b 2× Trans-Dark Blue

Tile 1 x 1 with G...

Part #: 3070b 2× Black

Part #: 3460 10× White

Part #: 3622 2× White

Plate 1 x 3

Part #: 3623 1× White

Plate 1 x 3

Part #: 3623 2× Black

Part #: 3666 1× White

Plate 1 x 6

Part #: 3666 2× Red

Plate 1 x 6

Part #: 3666 2× Black

Turntable 2 x 2 P...

Part #: 3679 3× Light Gray

Turntable 2 x 2 P...

Part #: 3680 1× Red

Turntable 2 x 2 P...

Part #: 3680 1× Yellow

Turntable 2 x 2 P...

Part #: 3680 1× Black

Plate 1 x 4

Part #: 3710 7× White

Part #: 3749 4× Light Gray

Wheel Arch, Mudgu...

Part #: 3788 2× White

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 3794a 4× White

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 3794a 1× Red

Plate 2 x 6

Part #: 3795 1× White

Door 1 x 3 x 1 Ri...

Part #: 3821pr0004 1× Red

Door 1 x 3 x 1 Le...

Part #: 3822pr0004 1× Red

Windscreen 2 x 4 x 2

Part #: 3823 1× Trans-Light Blue

Steering Stand 1 ...

Part #: 3829c01 2× Yellow

Plate 2 x 10

Part #: 3832 3× Red

Weapon Axe

Part #: 3835 1× Black

Equipment Shovel ...

Part #: 3837 1× Black

Minifig Neckwear ...

Part #: 3838 2× Yellow

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 3839b 1× Black

Part #: 3937 1× Light Gray

Hinge Brick 1 x 2...

Part #: 3937 1× White

Hinge Brick 1 x 2...

Part #: 3938 1× White

Hinge Brick 1 x 2...

Part #: 3938 1× Light Gray

Hinge Brick 1 x 2...

Part #: 3938 2× Red

Brick Sloped 33° ...

Part #: 3939 2× Trans-Light Blue

Antenna 1 x 4 wit...

Part #: 3957a 2× White

Plate 6 x 6

Part #: 3958 1× Light Gray

Dish 4 x 4 Invert...

Part #: 3960 1× White

Equipment Radio [...

Part #: 3962b 1× Black

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 3963 1× White

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 4070 8× Red

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 4070 5× White

Seat / Chair 2 x 2

Part #: 4079 1× Yellow

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 4081b 4× White

Tyre 21 x 8 Offse...

Part #: 4084 6× Black

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 4085c 3× White

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 4085c 2× Red

Tile 1 x 8 with G...

Part #: 4162 2× Yellow

Tile 1 x 8 with G...

Part #: 4162 2× Black

Part #: 4215apr0019 1× White

Part #: 4218 2× White

Garage Roller Doo...

Part #: 4218 13× Trans-Light Blue

Part #: 4276b 1× Black

Plate 2 x 16

Part #: 4282 2× Black

Brick Sloped 33° ...

Part #: 4286 4× Red

Wheel Balloon wit...

Part #: 4288 4× Black

Part #: 4474 1× Trans-Light Blue

Plate 1 x 10

Part #: 4477 1× Red

Plate 1 x 10

Part #: 4477 1× White

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 4488 1× White

Flag 4 x 1 Wavy [...

Part #: 4495a 1× Yellow

Cone 1 x 1 [No To...

Part #: 4589 1× Light Gray

Cone 1 x 1 [No To...

Part #: 4589 4× White

Tap 1 x 1 with Ho...

Part #: 4599a 1× White

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 4600 3× Black

Wheel 8 x 6

Part #: 4624 6× White

Part #: 4865a 1× Yellow

Panel 1 x 2 x 1 [...

Part #: 4865a 5× Red

Panel 1 x 2 x 1 w...

Part #: 4865apr0005 2× Red

Windscreen 3 x 4 ...

Part #: 4872 2× Trans-Light Blue

Baseplate 32 x 32...

Part #: 6100pr0003 1× Light Gray

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 5× Trans-Dark Blue

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 3× Trans-Red

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 4× Trans-Yellow

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 5× White

Flexible Hose 8.5...

Part #: 73590c01a 3× White

The set features a significant quantity of red bricks and plates, useful for MOC builders looking to create classic town buildings. The trans-light blue garage door sections are also a notable element for creating functional structures.