Connecticut Swat truck?

[sixbennetts]

Obviously the events in Newtown are horrendous beyond belief, and we are all, as a nation, trying to get through it. But I couldn't help noticing one of the first responder trucks. Does anybody know what it is?

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[Haf-e]

Its a RAID (Rescue, Access, Intervention, Deployment) vehicle - the platform on the roof extends and raises up to allow access over walls / fences and even second or third floor roofs.

No idea of the base vehicle manufacturer - looks a bit like an airport fire truck but smaller?

[Jimm391730]

Can anyone identify the symbol above the grill?

[Squiggas]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RG-12

[GenevaPinz]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RG-12

Nice find!
"manufactured by Land Systems OMC (a business unit of BAE Systems) of South Africa"
BAE Systems? Does this mean this truck is like my 710M's third degree cousin from a second marriage?

[sixbennetts]

Thanks for finding that, Squiggas. Here's a link with video:

http://gunsandtactics.com/rg12-mk4-from-bae-systems