Our Story
Behind every emergency call, operational decision, response plan, inspection, incident record and community update stands a dedicated team committed to keeping Asterix Fire & Rescue operational, prepared and ready to respond.
Asterix The Long Firefighting Dog NPC is more than a response vehicle, emergency equipment or a name on a uniform. Our strength comes from the people who contribute their experience, time, discipline and commitment to fire, rescue, emergency response, dispatch, administration and preparedness.
These are the people behind the calls, the decisions, the planning, the paperwork and the response.
DIFFERENT RESPONSIBILITIES. DIFFERENT STRENGTHS. ONE TEAM. ONE PURPOSE. ONE COMMITMENT TO PREPARE, RESPOND, COORDINATE AND SUPPORT.
PREPARE | RESPOND | COORDINATE | SUPPORT
Jaco Rautenbach
FOUNDER | MANAGING DIRECTOR & FIRE CHIEF
He carries overall responsibility for the organisation’s leadership, strategic direction, emergency operations, incident command, operational standards and continued development of Asterix Fire & Rescue.
With years of hands-on firefighting, emergency-response and incident-management experience, Jaco remains actively involved in both the management of the organisation and frontline response operations.
Ruchelle Rautenbach
DIRECTOR | ADMINISTRATION & COMPLIANCE
Frans Lottering
DIRECTOR | OPERATIONS
He plays an important role in ensuring that crews, vehicles, equipment and operational resources remain organised and ready for deployment, while helping translate management decisions into practical emergency-response action.
Frans is actively involved in operational planning, incident support, crew coordination and the continued development of Asterix Fire & Rescue’s response capability.
Jaco Bekker
MANAGEMENT TEAM MEMBER | LOUIS TRICHARDT AREA REPRESENTATIVE
He supports local coordination, member relations, emergency preparedness and response activities, ensuring that the Louis Trichardt community has a direct point of contact with Asterix Fire & Rescue.
For any fire, rescue or other emergency in the Louis Trichardt area, Jaco can be contacted directly.
Jessica Lottering
ADMINISTRATION & COMPLIANCE SUPPORT
Jennica Lottering
Office Administration Intern
She assists with administrative tasks, record keeping, internal coordination and general office support while continuing to develop her experience within Asterix Fire & Rescue.
Her willingness to learn, develop and contribute makes her a valued part of the Asterix administrative team.
FIRE | RESCUE | EMERGENCY RESPONSE
WHEN DISTRESS STRIKES — WE RESPOND.
Asterix Fire & Rescue is the operational identity of Asterix The Long Firefighting Dog NPC, a registered South African Non-Profit Company providing professional fire, rescue and emergency response services across the Greater Tzaneen and surrounding service area.
Our team provides firefighting, rescue, motor vehicle accident response, basic medical first response within trained limits, 24/7 emergency dispatch and coordination, Priority Membership, fire-safety preparedness and pre-incident planning.
