LEGO City 60280 Fire Ladder Truck

Specifications
| Set number | 60280 |
|---|---|
| Release year | 2021 |
| Piece count | 88 |
| Minifigures | 2 |
| Theme | City |
| Subtheme | Fire |
| Building instructions | Download the instructions on lego.com |
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LEGO City set 60280, Fire Ladder Truck, depicts a fire service vehicle from the Fire subtheme. Released in 2021, it contains 88 pieces and 2 minifigures for a compact urban emergency scene.
Set 60280 belongs to LEGO City, specifically the Fire subtheme, which covers firefighters, response vehicles and rescue situations. The subject is a ladder truck, a familiar vehicle type in this setting, and it can be placed alongside streets, buildings or other LEGO City emergency vehicles.
The set contains 88 pieces and 2 minifigures. The listed characters are Freya McCloud, Black Firesuit, and Fireman, Black Firesuit with Lime Safety Vest and Torch, White Helmet. The build focuses on the vehicle, its firefighting role and the ladder element, keeping the model direct and easy to integrate.
It is suited to play scenarios involving quick callouts and city rescue scenes, while also serving as a small addition to a LEGO City Fire collection. Compared with larger sets in the same subtheme, it functions as a supporting vehicle that adds personnel and another emergency response option.
Inventory of set 60280
The inventory of set 60280 lists 88 pieces, spare parts excluded: 57 different lots (one shape in one color) for 54 part shapes.
Colors of set 60280
Main color: red, making up 24% of the parts, followed by black (16%) and dark bluish gray (11%).
| Color | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red | 21 | 24% | |
| Black | 14 | 16% | |
| Dark Bluish Gray | 10 | 11% | |
| White | 9 | 10% | |
| Light Bluish Gray | 6 | 6.8% | |
| Yellow | 6 | 6.8% | |
| Trans-Light Blue | 5 | 5.7% | |
| Reddish Brown | 4 | 4.5% | |
| Trans-Dark Blue | 3 | 3.4% | |
| Blue | 3 | 3.4% | |
| Other colors (4) | 7 | 8% |
Part types
| Type | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tiles | 10 | 11% | |
| Bricks | 9 | 10% | |
| Bricks Special | 8 | 9.1% | |
| Wheels and Tyres | 8 | 9.1% | |
| Windows and Doors | 7 | 8% | |
| Bricks Curved | 5 | 5.7% |
Most common parts in set 60280
| Part | Color | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Brick Special 1 x 4 Palisade [aka Log] 30137 | Reddish Brown | 4 |
| Wheel 18 x 14 with Pin Hole, Fake Bolts and Shallow Spokes 55981 | White | 4 |
| Door 1 x 2 x 3 with Vertical Handle, Round Handle Holes on Back 60614 | Dark Bluish Gray | 4 |
| Tyre 30.4 x 14 Offset Tread [Centre Band] 92402 | Black | 4 |
| Window 2 x 4 x 3 Frame with Hollow Studs 60598 | Red | 3 |
| Brick Special 1 x 2 with 2 Studs on 1 Side 11211 | Red | 2 |
| Brick Curved 2 x 2 x 2/3 15068 | Dark Bluish Gray | 2 |
| Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove 2412b | Black | 2 |
| Tile 1 x 4 with Groove 2431 | Red | 2 |
| Brick 2 x 3 3002 | Blue | 2 |
42 of the 54 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 60280
3 part shapes in set 60280 appear in no other set in the catalog, most often printed elements, stickers or molds specific to the model. If one gets lost, you will need to look for it individually, for example on BrickLink, rather than in another set.
| Part | Color |
|---|---|
| Panel 1 x 4 x 3 [Side Supports / Hollow Studs] with Fire Logo Print 60581pr0028 | Red |
| Tile 1 x 6 with Red Lights and Safety Stripes Print (Spoiler) 6636pr0030 | Dark Bluish Gray |
| Tile 2 x 4 with Grille with Fire Logo Print 87079pr0234 | Red |
No similarly sized set supplies more than a quarter of its parts: set 60280 relies on a little-shared assortment.
Size of set 60280 within its line
With 88 pieces, set 60280 ranks #519 out of 723 City sets in our database, which have an average of 306 parts. Among the 519 sets released in 2021, it ranks #386. That is less than half the average City set size.
Included minifigures
Freya McCloud, Black FiresuitQuantity : 1
Fireman, Black Firesuit with Lime Safety Vest and Torch, White HelmetQuantity : 1
Frequently asked questions
How many pieces does LEGO set 60280 Fire Ladder Truck have?
LEGO set 60280 Fire Ladder Truck has 88 pieces. It was released in 2021 as part of the City theme.
What year was LEGO set 60280 released?
Set 60280 Fire Ladder Truck was released in 2021 and belongs to the City theme.
Which minifigures are included in set 60280?
Number of minifigures in LEGO set 60280 Fire Ladder Truck: 2. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.
Where can I find the building instructions for set 60280?
The instructions for LEGO set 60280 Fire Ladder Truck can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 60280.
What is the main color of LEGO set 60280?
Red, with 21 out of 88 pieces, or 24%. Next come black (16%) and dark bluish gray (11%).
How many different parts does set 60280 contain?
Set 60280 has 57 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 54 part shapes. Most common part: Brick Special 1 x 4 Palisade [aka Log] in reddish brown, with 4 copies.
Does LEGO set 60280 contain any exclusive parts?
Yes: 3 part shapes exist in no other set, for example: Panel 1 x 4 x 3 [Side Supports / Hollow Studs] with Fire Logo Print.
Which minifigures are included with LEGO City 60280?
The set includes Freya McCloud, Black Firesuit, and a firefighter in a black firesuit with a lime safety vest, torch and white helmet.
Is 60280 part of a licensed theme outside LEGO City?
No. It is part of LEGO City and sits within the Fire subtheme, focused on firefighting and urban emergency response.
See also
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60285 Sports Car2021 · 89 pieces
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60300 Wildlife Rescue ATV2021 · 74 pieces
60299 Stunt Competition2021 · 73 pieces
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