8 Strategies to Maximise Caffeine’s Positive Impact on Alertness and Fatigue and Limit Its Negative Effects on Sleep

Caffeine, often hailed for its alerting effects, is a double-edged sword for emergency responders. While it’s one of the most widely used tools for making you feel limitless, your reliance on caffeine to stay awake during long shifts can lead to insomnia and anxiety, spiralling into a cycle of poor sleep and increased fatigue.