Firefighter Daniel Sullivan braved poor weather, floating debris and strong currents during a nighttime rescue with Marine Co. 6 under the Roosevelt Island Bridge last August. On June 3, he was awarded a medal for his lifesaving efforts that day. ( Photo: FDNY ) Firefighter Awarded Medal For Heroic East River Rescue Not long after 10 p.m. on the rainy late summer of Aug. 13, 2025, firefighter Daniel Sullivan struck out with Marine Company... News 06 Jun 2026 | 08:34