Our Story
Behind every emergency call, operational decision, response plan, compliance document and community update stands a dedicated team of people united by one purpose: serving and supporting our community when it matters most. 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, commitment, and resilience to keeping our organisation operational and ready to respond.
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 unwavering commitment to our community.
Jaco Rautenbach
Founder | Managing Director & Fire Chief
With years of firefighting, incident-command, and emergency-response experience, Jaco leads Asterix both in the boardroom and on the fire line.
His official operational call sign is PITBULL.
Ruchelle Rautenbach
Director: Administration & Compliance
Frans Lottering
Director: Operations
As Director: Operations, Frans plays an important role in connecting management decisions with the practical requirements of emergency operations.
Jessica Lottering
Administration & Compliance
Jennica Lottering
Office Administration Intern
Her willingness to learn, develop and contribute makes her a valued part of the Asterix administrative team.
FIRE | RESCUE | MEDICAL
When distress strikes — we respond.
Asterix The Long Firefighting Dog NPC is a registered non-profit, community-focused fire and emergency-support service serving Greater Tzaneen, Greater Letaba and surrounding areas.
Our team provides fire, rescue, basic medical first-response and emergency-support services while working alongside official emergency services and recognised response partners.