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LEGO Technic 8280 Fire Engine / Fire Response Unit

1995439 pieces1 minifigure

LEGO 8280 Fire Engine / Fire Response Unit

Specifications

Set number8280
Release year1995
Piece count439
Minifigures1
ThemeTechnic
Building instructionsDownload the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 8280 Fire Engine / Fire Response Unit, released in 1995 as part of the Technic line, has 439 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 119 different lots, across 9 colors.

Inventory of set 8280

The inventory of set 8280 lists 439 pieces, spare parts excluded: 119 different lots (one shape in one color) for 95 part shapes.

Colors of set 8280

Main color: light gray, making up 35% of the parts, followed by black (30%) and red (25%).

ColorPartsShare
Light Gray15435%
Black13230%
Red10825%
White194.3%
Blue71.6%
Trans-Dark Blue61.4%
Yellow40.9%
Dark Gray40.9%
Trans-Clear20.5%

Part types

TypePartsShare
Technic Pins7517%
Plates6815%
Technic Bricks5813%
Technic Axles409.1%
Technic Connectors358%
Technic Bushes337.5%

Most common parts in set 8280

79 of the 95 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 8280

3 part shapes in set 8280 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. Counting colors, 4 lots in the set are not found in any other set.

PartColor
Technic Figure Red/Black Legs, Red Top, Brown Hair [Fireman] 2698c01pr0009
Technic Figure Red/Black Legs, Red Top, Black Hair [Fireman] 2698c01pr0008
Sticker Sheet for Set 8280-1 169735

Rebuilding set 8280 from another set

Share of the parts of set 8280 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

No similarly sized set goes above 53%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.

Size of set 8280 within its line

With 439 pieces, set 8280 ranks #207 out of 443 Technic sets in our database, which have an average of 658 parts. Among the 110 sets released in 1995, it ranks #11.

Included minifigures

  • Minifigure Technic Figure Fireman from set 8280Technic Figure FiremanQuantity : 1

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 8280 Fire Engine / Fire Response Unit have?

LEGO set 8280 Fire Engine / Fire Response Unit has 439 pieces. It was released in 1995 as part of the Technic theme.

What year was LEGO set 8280 released?

Set 8280 Fire Engine / Fire Response Unit was released in 1995 and belongs to the Technic theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 8280?

Number of minifigures in LEGO set 8280 Fire Engine / Fire Response Unit: 1. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 8280?

The instructions for LEGO set 8280 Fire Engine / Fire Response Unit can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 8280.

What is the main color of LEGO set 8280?

Light gray, with 154 out of 439 pieces, or 35%. Next come black (30%) and red (25%).

How many different parts does set 8280 contain?

Set 8280 has 119 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 95 part shapes. Most common part: Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots in black, with 48 copies.

Does LEGO set 8280 contain any exclusive parts?

Yes: 3 part shapes exist in no other set, for example: Technic Figure Red/Black Legs, Red Top, Brown Hair [Fireman].

Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 8280?

Set 8485 Control Centre / Control II, released in 1995: it supplies 53%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.

Set number8280
Release year1995
ThemeTechnic
Piece count439
Minifigures1
SetopediaData: Rebrickable
Spec sheet updated on 2026-09-30