A Fire Lookout Tower is a tower located on a high vantage point in forests or in the mountains. They are used for wildfire detection and were mainly built in the early 1900’s. A lot of them can be found in the wilderness and parks of North America, but most are out of service now.

The Story

This tower is still in use and home to a Fire Watcher named Cody and his dog Rover. Together they live in the “cab” of the tower for a few months a year to look out for fires in their area.

Inside the cab they have everything needed for a comfortable stay. There’s a bed for both Cody and Rover, a small bookcase, a computer for entertainment and a desk fan for hot summer days.

The kitchen is equipped with a hot plate, a coffee machine and a wood burner that keeps everyone warm.

If Cody spots smoke, he can use the Fire Finder in the center of the cab to determine the location of the fire. He can then use the radio on his desk to warn the emergency services.

Other facilities can be found at the base of the tower. There’s a portable toilet, a generator, some tools and a big tank with fresh water. Hikers can use the picnic table for a quick rest during their trips.

Cody can also use his white pickup truck to travel down to the nearest town if he needs other supplies.

The Model

The model uses around 1370 parts and includes 3 minifigures. The tower is 30 centimeter/12 inches high. The build was inspired by a story I read online about someone who worked as a Fire Watcher and lived in a tower for several months a year. After watching several videos about the towers I wanted to build one with LEGO bricks.

I hope you enjoy this build and your vote is really appreciated! Thank you!