Forest Police and File

I've shown you a few of the residences out by the lake, but it's not all relaxing lake homes.  Someone has to help keep the peace out there.

Forest Police and Fire Stations

I wanted a Lego bear, and I had limited options, so I got the 4440 Forest Police Station a few years ago.  However, the original design of the police station was open ended.  I needed to close it off so it could better contain anyone arrested out in the boonies.  I tried to use any many parts from this set, but I wound up with a lot of extras.  I also needed lots of white bricks to put it all together, but I'm quite pleased with how it turned out.

Outside and inside the Forest Police Station

I also put a forest ranger lookout station on top of the Forest Police Station to keep an eye out for trouble on the horizon.  It works great, as the ranger can notify the fire station of potential wildfires that may need to be addressed.

Forest Fire Station outside and in

I got a 60010 Fire Helicopter for Christmas a few years ago, and I didn't feel like it was a good fit for a more urban area.  But out in wilderness?  Perfect.  I pretty much built the Forest Fire Station just to house the helicopter, with a landing pad large enough to hold it.  Once the forest ranger sees smoke, the firefighters can hop on an ATV to investigate further and call in the chopper if needed.

 Fire and police ATV's stationed out at the lake

The Fire Station out in the woods is a place where city firefighters can go out and practice their skills to ensure they remain well versed in their responsibilities.  There are plenty of apparatuses (apparatii?) to work on for all types of fire.  I should probably have a building out there too, but I just haven't bothered to put one together yet.

Equipment for the firefighters to practice with

As for the extra, leftover pieces after assembling everything?  I haven't sorted them out and placed them in the bins yet.  No idea if I ever will or not.  I may want to redesign a few things.  Or maybe go back to the original design.  Who knows?  Until I decide, I'll leave them in the ziplock bag.

Leftover pieces from 4440 Forest Police Station

Sets used: 4427, 4437, 4440, 6511, 7279, 30228, 60006, 60010