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Cover My Six: A Comprehensive Guide to Firefighter Care
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Forging resilience through story and science.
At Strong Red Line Publications, we turn clinical research into practical tools with real life impact for those serving in the fire service. Our materials are carefully curated and designed to provide culturally competent insights for firefighters. Every resource we publish is grounded in evidence, designed for high-stress environments, and built to strengthen mental resilience across the ranks.
From peer support to leadership development, we equip firefighters to lead with clarity, support with confidence, and stay mentally strong for the long haul.
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Cover My Six
A Comprehensive Guide to Firefighter Care
Cover My Six: A Comprehensive Guide to Firefighter Care
Whether you’re a firefighter or someone supporting those who hold the red line, Cover My Six is your go-to resource for practical strategies, mental health support, and resilience-building techniques. Written by Dr. Lea Sullivan, this book offers evidence-based guidance tailored to the unique challenges of the firefighting profession.
In Cover My Six, you’ll discover:
✅ Proven strategies to manage stress and prevent burnout
✅ Tools for improving mental and emotional resilience
✅ Insights on building a support system, both at work and at home
✅ And much more to help you navigate the demands of the job with strength and clarity.
This book is more than just information—it’s a roadmap to help you thrive in a career that demands the best of you every day. Cover My Six is here to support you, because when you take care of yourself, you’re better able to take care of others. Tailored. Tactical. Firehouse fluent.
Order your copy today and start your journey to stronger mental health, preventative resilience, and lasting well-being.
Start strong with a Free Starter Bundle.
Zero fluff. Straight talk. This is tactical support that cuts through the noise and helps you hold the line—mentally, emotionally, and professionally.
What You’ll Get:
✅ Chapter 22 of Cover My Six: “Vetting a Therapist” (PDF)
How to find a therapist who actually gets the job—and what to avoid. Cut through the guesswork and take control of your mental health support
✅ Workout #10: Tactical Self-Awareness (PDF)
Firefighters often face emotional numbness—remember, “numb” is still a feeling. Use this workout to explore your internal experience and enhance your self-awareness. This is also a great tool for peer support teams!
✅ Audio Grounding Exercise: Hold the Line
A short, powerful tool to reset your nervous system and stay mission-ready—even after a tough call or long shift.
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Cover my six newsletter
The Cover My Six Newsletter delivers real-world mental wellness strategies made for the fire service—no fluff, no lectures, just straight-up tools you can use on shift and at home.
Designed by someone who understands the job. Backed by research. Tailored for the red line.
What You’ll Get:
✅ Resources for emotional recovery
✅ Tactical tools for resilience
✅ Final Thought from Dr. Lea
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What people are saying…
“Dr. Sullivan understands firefighters, the stressors we face, and the traps we fall into. Cover My Six is a practical guide to navigating mental health in our profession. It is explicitly written for firefighters by someone who understands how firefighters think and respond to stressors. This is a book you will use yourself and share with your peers.”
—CARL E.
Career Captain 25 years
“I can confidently say that Lea has an unparalleled understanding of the fire service and the challenges that frontline members face. Her insights in Cover My Six are not only deeply empathetic but also resonate profoundly with the realities of our profession.”
—JOHN B.
Career Chaplain 15 years and father of two law enforcement officers.
“Cover My Six speaks our language! Dr. Lea gets what it means to be a firefighter—the grit, the sacrifice, and the weight we carry. This book isn’t just about surviving the job; it’s about thriving in it. A must-read for every firefighter who wants to take care of their crew and themselves.”
—RYAN L.
Military family and Career Probationary FF/EMT
“Cover My Six provides the missing link between the worlds of First Responders and Mental Health Providers. Dr. Lea takes first hand experiences and research to unveil the inner workings of how first responders act and feel. Finally, someone who wants to show the world that occassionally first responders are heroes, but most days, we are just ordinary people like everyone else.”
—CLOE R.
Career FF/Engineer, 7 years
“After 8 years of marriage and 13 years in the Fire Service, it is evident that I have changed emotionally due to the stressors and experiences from work. Cover My Six has left my wife and I with the tools we needed to navigate the tough areas. This book will help first responders move forward!”
—DERIC & LISA K.
Career Lieutenant, FF/EMT 13 years
“As first responders, we are highly trained to help others, to fix emergencies, and to stay strong in the face of crisis. But that same training can make it difficult to recognize when we need to help ourselves—when the weight of the job and years of trauma begin to take a toll. Cover My Six is the resource we’ve been missing. This book is a must-read for every firefighter and paramedic!”
—DANIELLE S.
Career FF/PM 15 years and 2nd generation first responder
Meet the Author
Lea Sullivan is a first responder therapist, founding director of The Resilience Academy, retired volunteer chaplain, and a leading trainer for peer support and chaplain teams. She holds her Ph.D. in Counseling and Psychological Studies with a concentration in Trauma and Crisis Counseling. Her doctoral research was seminal work exploring the link between attachment bonds and firefighter resilience, shaping her innovative approach to mental health in the fire service.
As a former Director of Mental Wellness in a fire district, Dr. Sullivan developed the nation’s first attachment-based mental health program for firefighters. With extensive experience supporting firefighters, EMS, law enforcement, dispatchers, and their families, she brings a culturally competent perspective to training and advocacy.
A sought-after speaker and peer support trainer, Dr. Sullivan specializes in resilience, attachment, and cultural competence within the first responder community. She continues her work through agency-wide support, dedicated to strengthening the mental, physical, and emotional well-being of those who serve.
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