LEGO City 4430 Mobile Fire Command Center

Specifications
| Set number | 4430 |
|---|---|
| Release year | 2012 |
| Piece count | 522 |
| Minifigures | 3 |
| Theme | City |
| Subtheme | Fire |
| Building instructions | Download the instructions on lego.com |
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LEGO set 4430, Mobile Fire Command Center, depicts a mobile fire command unit within the City theme, under Fire. Released in 2012, it contains 522 pieces and includes 3 firefighter minifigures for a coordinated emergency response scene.
Mobile Fire Command Center belongs to the LEGO City Fire range. The subject is a mobile command unit for a fire service scene, giving the emergency team a place to coordinate activity rather than simply respond with another frontline vehicle.
The build uses 522 pieces and focuses on a specialized service vehicle. These figure descriptions provide varied crew members, including one with breathing equipment and another with a cap, beard and glasses.
The set is suited to LEGO City Fire collectors and to builders creating playable emergency scenes. It can be displayed as a support vehicle in a town layout with roads, a fire station and other rescue vehicles. Among Fire sets, it is best understood as a command and coordination vehicle, adding context to larger response scenes.
Inventory of set 4430
The inventory of set 4430 lists 522 pieces, spare parts excluded: 189 different lots (one shape in one color) for 153 part shapes. The box also contains 14 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.
Colors of set 4430
Main color: red, making up 19% of the parts, followed by white (17%) and black (14%).
| Color | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red | 97 | 19% | |
| White | 90 | 17% | |
| Black | 72 | 14% | |
| Dark Bluish Gray | 63 | 12% | |
| Light Bluish Gray | 52 | 10% | |
| Yellow | 40 | 7.7% | |
| Blue | 32 | 6.1% | |
| Trans-Dark Blue | 22 | 4.2% | |
| Trans-Light Blue | 13 | 2.5% | |
| Trans-Red | 10 | 1.9% | |
| Other colors (7) | 30 | 5.7% |
Part types
| Type | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plates | 98 | 19% | |
| Bricks | 48 | 9.2% | |
| Plates Special | 47 | 9% | |
| Bricks Sloped | 47 | 9% | |
| Wheels and Tyres | 40 | 7.7% | |
| Tiles | 33 | 6.3% |
Most common parts in set 4430
| Part | Color | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Plate 1 x 2 3023 | White | 15 |
| Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove 2412b | Light Bluish Gray | 13 |
| Wheel 11 x 12 with Hole Notched for Wheels Holder Pin 6014b | White | 12 |
| Tyre 21 x 12 with Offset Tread Small Wide and Center Band 87697 | Black | 12 |
| Brick 1 x 2 3004 | Red | 11 |
| Brick 1 x 6 3009 | Red | 11 |
| Panel 1 x 2 x 2 [Side Supports / Hollow Studs] 87552 | Trans-Light Blue | 11 |
| Brick Special 2 x 2 with 2 Pins and Axle Hole 30000 | Blue | 10 |
| Brick 1 x 1 3005 | Red | 10 |
| Tile 1 x 2 with Groove 3069b | Trans-Dark Blue | 10 |
145 of the 153 part shapes in this set have their own page on Setopedia, with their colors, element numbers and the other sets that use them. See all LEGO parts
Exclusive parts in set 4430
One part shape in set 4430 appears in no other set in the catalog, most often a printed element, a sticker or a mold specific to the model. If it gets lost, you will need to look for it individually, for example on BrickLink, rather than in another set. Counting colors, 2 lots in the set are not found in any other set.
| Part | Color |
|---|---|
| Sticker Sheet for Set 4430-1 99229 |
Rebuilding set 4430 from another set
Share of the parts of set 4430 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:
| Set | Found | Parts | Release year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60097 City Square | 27% | 1,683 | 2015 |
No similarly sized set goes above 27%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.
Size of set 4430 within its line
With 522 pieces, set 4430 ranks #135 out of 723 City sets in our database, which have an average of 306 parts. Among the 321 sets released in 2012, it ranks #47.
Included minifigures
Fireman, Bright Light Orange Fire Suit, Dark Red Helmet, ScarQuantity : 1
Fireman, Bright Light Orange Fire Suit, Dark Red Helmet, Breathing Apparatus, Airtanks, Sweat DropsQuantity : 1
Fireman, Bright Light Orange Fire Suit, Black Cap, Beard and GlassesQuantity : 1
Frequently asked questions
How many pieces does LEGO set 4430 Mobile Fire Command Center have?
LEGO set 4430 Mobile Fire Command Center has 522 pieces. It was released in 2012 as part of the City theme.
What year was LEGO set 4430 released?
Set 4430 Mobile Fire Command Center was released in 2012 and belongs to the City theme.
Which minifigures are included in set 4430?
Number of minifigures in LEGO set 4430 Mobile Fire Command Center: 3. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.
Where can I find the building instructions for set 4430?
The instructions for LEGO set 4430 Mobile Fire Command Center can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 4430.
What is the main color of LEGO set 4430?
Red, with 97 out of 522 pieces, or 19%. Next come white (17%) and black (14%).
How many different parts does set 4430 contain?
Set 4430 has 189 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 153 part shapes. Most common part: Plate 1 x 2 in white, with 15 copies.
Does LEGO set 4430 contain any exclusive parts?
Yes: one part shape exists in no other set: Sticker Sheet for Set 4430-1.
Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 4430?
Set 60097 City Square, released in 2015: it supplies 27%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.
What is the main role of the vehicle in this set?
It represents a mobile fire command center. In a City layout, it works as a coordination point for firefighter activity.
See also
Sets from the same theme
4209 Fire Plane2012 · 522 pieces
4429 Helicopter Rescue2012 · 425 pieces
4440 Forest Police Station2012 · 633 pieces
3D4205 Off Road Command Center2012 · 403 pieces
3D4439 Heavy-Duty Helicopter2012 · 393 pieces
4438 Robbers' Hideout2012 · 317 pieces
4441 Police Dog Van2012 · 313 pieces
4203 Excavator Transport2012 · 305 pieces








