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I was watching a video that had people using whistles in the background and I realized that one of the things I do is teach lifeguards how to use their whistles very effectively. So I would love to share some tips on how to make your whistle as loud as possible, in case anyone wants that.

If you have ever played a wood wind instrument, you may know that you have to block the reed with your tongue; whistles are the same concept. You block the mouthpiece with your tongue to let the air pressure build. So that when you release its REALLY loud. Like, can silence 300 people at a swimming pool loud. For that reason we also tend to use short bursts instead of long blasts, but it works with long blasts too.

Also make sure you aren't wrapping your fist around the whole whistle, the air channels on the top need to be free to get a good sound.

Finally, pealess whistles (industry standard is fox40's) give the best sound, but use what you have

I'm sure you guys will be amazing lifeguards in Minnesota and beyond

Posted Thursday, January 29, 2026 08:27 AM EST

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