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
TZANEEN MAIN BASE | GREATER TZANEEN
He carries overall responsibility for the organisation’s leadership, strategic direction, emergency operations, incident command, operational standards and continued development. This includes overseeing coordination between the main base, management team and Asterix’s local representatives.
With years of hands-on firefighting, emergency-response and incident-management experience, Jaco remains actively involved in both organisational management and frontline operations, supporting operational readiness and coordinated assistance throughout Greater Tzaneen and surrounding service areas.
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
BASE MANAGER | LOUIS TRICHARDT
At present, Jaco is Asterix’s only member based in Louis Trichardt. He provides a direct local point of contact for the community, businesses and emergency-service partners, working with Asterix’s central dispatch and management team to coordinate assistance.
For emergencies in Louis Trichardt and along the local N1 corridor, Jaco can be contacted directly on 073 471 5254. Alternatively, contact Asterix’s 24/7 emergency dispatch line on 015 590 8911.
Marnus de beer
SENIOR FIREFIGHTER | FIRE RESPONSE UNIT
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.
