LEGO City Fire Command Truck (60374) review: The Christmas gift that puts out fires

🚒 Introduction: Fire, drones and a truck that does everything

Ask a room full of kids what they want to play and somebody will say firefighters. Putting out fires is one of those games that works anywhere and anytime: on the living room floor, under the kitchen table, in the hallway on a rainy Sunday. The LEGO City Fire Command Truck (60374) is built for exactly that game, and it is the reason we call it a perfect Christmas gift.

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It is a big box of play. There is the truck itself, with a detachable control center on the back. There are two drones, one that flies and one that drives, and the driving one with its robotic arm turned out to be the star. There are two small fire scenes, three firefighters and even a bunny that needs rescuing. It is great to build, and once it is built, it never stands still. That is a 5 out of 5.

One honest note before we go further: according to Brickset, LEGO’s run of this set ended in 2025. It is still for sale, but the price moves. We come back to that in the value section.

🛠️ Build experience: A satisfying build with a big payoff

The Fire Command Truck is a great set to build. With 502 pieces it is a real project, not a quick twenty-minute snack, but it is split into parts that each finish with something to play with. The drones and the small fire scenes are built alongside the truck, so the box keeps paying out rewards along the way instead of making a child wait for the very last page.

The truck itself is the centerpiece: red and yellow, high on its wheels, with the control center on the back. The control center detaches, which means the truck can drive off to the next fire while the command post stays at the scene. That one idea makes the play much richer than a fire truck that is only a fire truck.

Brickset lists the set as 7+, and that feels right. A seven- or eight-year-old who has built a few City sets can manage most of it alone. A younger child will enjoy building it together with a parent, and the drones are a good part to hand over completely: small, quick and immediately playable.

🎮 Play experience: Firefighting never gets old

This is where the Fire Command Truck shines. Fighting fires is one of the great universal kids’ games, and this set gives that game everything it needs.

The fire drone can launch water and foam elements at a fire, which turns “pretend the fire is out” into an actual shot at the target. The truck has a working winch and an extinguisher, and the hook can lower to lift items to safety. The forest and city fire scenes give the firefighters somewhere to go, and the bunny gives them someone to save. The accessories round it out: a radio, a fire axe, a circular saw, a spanner and a cup for the well-earned break after the mission.

And then there is the land drone. It is a small robotic vehicle with an arm, and it is the part of this set that kids love most in our experience. When the fire gets too hot for the firefighters, the little robot drives in. It is a simple idea, but it is the detail that makes a child invent a new story every time: the robot scouts, the robot rescues the bunny, the robot pulls the burning log out of the way. Fighting fires with the truck is fun. Fighting fires with the truck and a robot is even better.

Because the game is so universal, the set travels well through the house. It does not need a big layout or other sets to make sense. The truck, the drones and the three firefighters are a complete story on their own, and any corner of a room can become the fire.

⚖️ Fire Command Truck vs. Fire Rescue Plane

The other firefighting set on our shelf is the LEGO City Fire Rescue Plane (60413), which we also rated 5/5. Both are excellent, and they play in different ways.

If your child loves trucks and gadgets, the Fire Command Truck has more to do: two drones, a winch, a detachable command post and two scenes. If they love flying, the plane is the more physical toy. Both together make a complete fire service, with the plane attacking the forest fire from above and the truck and its robot working on the ground.

For a younger child, or as a small second present, the LEGO City Tractor (60498) is a good companion under the tree: a quick, fun build for Christmas morning while the fire truck waits for the afternoon.

🎄 Christmas gift fit: Why this one works

A good Christmas gift has to do two things. It has to be exciting when the paper comes off, and it has to still be played with in February. The Fire Command Truck does both. The box is big and full, the build fills a quiet afternoon between the holidays, and the firefighting game keeps coming back long after the decorations are packed away.

It also fits a wide age range. A five- or six-year-old will love it with help on the build, and an eight-year-old will build it alone and invent missions for days. If you have two kids a few years apart, it is one of those rare sets they can share: one builds the drones, the other builds the truck, and both fight the fire.

💸 Value: Check the price, it is retired

Here is the part a buyer needs to know. LEGO’s list price for the Fire Command Truck was $64.99, and Brickset lists the set’s run as ending in 2025. Retired sets do not disappear overnight, but the remaining stock usually gets more expensive. The current Amazon price is in the product boxes in this review.

At list price, this set is easy to recommend. Above it, the decision depends on how much your child loves fire trucks. Our advice: compare prices before you buy, and if the truck is far above list price, the Fire Rescue Plane (60413) review and our best LEGO City sets for kids 5 to 7 guide list alternatives. Our rating is about the set, and the set is a 5/5.

👨‍👩‍👧 Family fit: Who it is for

The Fire Command Truck is for kids from about seven, and younger with a parent, who love fire trucks, rescue stories and gadgets. It is for families who want a Christmas gift that gets played with every day, not one that ends up on a shelf. It is less for a child who only wants to display a model: this set is made for play, and it shows its best side in a game, not behind glass.

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📌 FAQ: Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does the LEGO City Fire Command Truck (60374) have?

502 pieces. The fire truck measures about 12 cm high, 26 cm long and 6 cm wide according to Brickset, and the set adds a fire drone, a land drone, two fire scenes and three firefighter minifigures.

What comes in the LEGO Fire Command Truck set?

The fire truck with a detachable control center, a working winch and extinguisher, a fire drone that can launch water and foam elements, a land drone with a robotic arm, forest and city fire scenes, three firefighter minifigures, a bunny figure and accessories such as a radio, a fire axe, a circular saw and a spanner.

What age is the LEGO City Fire Command Truck (60374) for?

Brickset lists it as 7+. At 502 pieces it is a proper build for a seven- or eight-year-old, and a fun one to build together with a younger child.

Is the LEGO Fire Command Truck (60374) still available?

Brickset lists the set’s run as ending in 2025, so it is retired. Remaining stock is still sold, often well above the $64.99 list price, so compare prices before you buy.

Is the LEGO City Fire Command Truck (60374) a good Christmas gift?

Yes, a perfect one. It is fun to build, it comes with everything needed for a firefighting story, and fighting fires is a game kids play anywhere. We rate it 5 out of 5.