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Like Nothing Else: The Police and Fire Games [with CPAF President James King]

Association Chat Podcast

Release Date: 03/12/2025

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In this episode of Association Chat, we’re talking with James King, President of the California Police Athletic Federation (CPAF), to explore the vital role CPAF plays in supporting first responders.

CPAF fosters wellness, camaraderie, and resilience among law enforcement and firefighter athletes and as you will learn in today’s episode there is nothing on earth quite like the games we discuss and what they ultimately do for the morale of our world’s incredibly selfless and heroic first responders.

Learn more about United States Police & Fire Championships, World Police & Fire Games, and the California Police Athletic Federation: https://cpaf.org/.

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