About FIANT.ORG
 
FIANT is an organization made up of fire instructors and fire safety officers from throughout the North Texas area.
 
 
Since it's inception in the mid 1960s, FIANT has contributed to the educational growth of the fire service in North Texas. It's emphasis has been to promote professionalism and proficiency in the fire service through education and the exchange of information.
   
 
We are governed by an executive board consisting of a President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer and members who represent area Fire Departments from across North Texas.
   
  President - Rob Franklin
 
Rob Franklin began serving FIANT in January 2007 with the purpose to continue the exceptional work of those before him. He is a Captain with the Lancaster Fire Department and currently serves as the Training Officer. Certifications include: TCFP Instructor, Fire Officer, HazMat Technician; and TDSHS Paramedic. His career began in 1999 and he continues to be very compassionate about making a difference in the lives of others, believing the best way to do that in the fire service is to fight complacency.

Contact Information
Rob Franklin, Captain
Lancaster Fire Dept- Training Officer
1501 N. Dallas Ave
Lancaster, TX 75134
Phone: 972-218-2600
Fax: 972-218-3670
Email: rfranklin@lancaster-tx.com
   
  Vice President - Dale Skinner
  F.I.A.N.T. Vice President since January of 2006.
A member of the fire service for 19 years and currently serving in the position of Training Chief with the Euless Fire Department. Texas Commission on Fire Protection certified Advanced Firefighter, Intermediate Instructor, and Hazardous Materials Technician. Texas Department of Health Services Certified Paramedic. TEEX Guest Instructor, Annual Municipal Fire School,College Station. Pursuing Associates Degree in Fire Service Administration.

Contact Information:
Dale Skinner
Euless Fire Department
201 North Ector Dr.
Euless, TX 76039
Phone: 817-685-3140
Fax: 817-685-1816
Email: dskinner@ci.euless.tx.us
   
  Secretary/Treasurer - Gloria Stidham
  F.I.A.N.T Secretary/Treasurer sinc January of 2006.
Started with the fire service in 1988, and currently holds the position of Battalion Chief with DeSoto Fire Rescue. Instructor for fire academy, EMT school, and member of the DeSoto Fire Training Center staff. TCFP certified Master Firefighter, Master Instructor, Driver/Operator-Pumper, and Fire Officer II. TDH Licensed Paramedic. Associate Degree in Arts and Sciences from Cedar Valley College. Associate Degree in Fire Service Administration from Weatherford College. Manages the F.I.A.N.T. Library, and chairperson of F.I.A.N.T. Training Material Committee.

Contact Information
Gloria Stidham
DeSoto Fire Rescue
501 E. Wintergreen Rd.
Desoto, TX 75115
Phone: 972-230-5801
Fax: 972-230-5805
Email: gstidham@ci.desoto.tx.us
 
 
 
 

Rob Franklin - Pres
 

Dale Skinner - VP
 

Gloria Stidham - Sect./Tres.