NAME: Daniel Baratt
RANK: Leading Fire fighter (Series 11 and 12) / Fire fighter (Late Series 12)
ACTOR: Brad Gorton
SERIES: 11 - 12
BRIEF: Dan joined the Watch in Series 11, after Geoff had been promoted to Sub Officer. Dan was a university graduate, who transferred from Finchley.
FAMILY: Dan's father was a high-ranking Brigade Officer, before his death. Dan's mother did not like him being in the Brigade and tried to bribe him into resigning, with money.
ROMANCE: Dan had a brief relationship with Sally Fields but it soon ended after everyone found out. Dan then got together with Carmen, who was stationed at Shadbrook. But it ended after she felt they were moving too quickly. She also did not want Dan getting too involved, then leaving, because it would not be fair on her children.
TOUGH TIMES: Dan was held hostage with Joe at a fire on Harrow Street. Two drug dealers held them both hostages at gunpoint. Dan found it difficult to cope under pressure, so he decided to step down from his Leading Fire fighter's position.
Dan left the Watch at the end of Series 12, to travel the World, after being injured in the fire that took the lives of Sicknote and Joe.
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ACTOR BRIEF: Brad trained at Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art. His skills include ice-skating, rugby and dance (jazz, tap, Latin American and ballet).
TV AND FILM ROLES: Brad's TV and film roles include:
THEATRE ROLES: Brad's theatre roles include: