14 Events Looking Ahead: The 2025 USPFC The upcoming 2025 United States Police and Fire Championships represents both CPAF’s legacy and its future. With 35 sports ranging from traditional Olympic events to industry-specific competitions like the stair race and ultimate firefighter challenge, the championships showcase the organization’s unique ability to combine professional identity with athletic achievement. The Association Executive’s Takeaway CPAF’s success offers valuable lessons for association leaders: authentic leadership born from deep community understanding, strategic event management that balances scale with personal connection, and sponsorship approaches that prioritize relationship-building over traditional metrics. But perhaps most importantly, it demonstrates how an association can evolve beyond its original scope while staying true to its founding mission. As King puts it, “We endeavor to encourage health and wellness among all public safety personnel and create lifelong memories for the athletes, their families, and the communities we serve.” For those wanting to learn more about CPAF and the 2025 United States Police and Fire Championships, visit www.cpaf.org. KiKi L’Italien is Editor-in-Chief of Association Chat Magazine and host of the Association Chat podcast.
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