World Police & Fire Games

What World Police & Fire Games does

The World Police & Fire Games (WPFG) is a biennial international multi-sport competition for active and retired first responders, governed by the WPFG Federation and organized operationally by the California Police Athletic Federation (CPAF), a nonprofit established in 1970. The 2025 edition was managed by the Birmingham Host Committee 2025 WPFG, a 1-10 employee entity headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, and ran from June 27 to July 6, 2025, delivering 8,750 registrants from 72 countries across 65 sports at 30 venues — a 20% increase over prior Games. The event is open exclusively to current and retired public agency personnel (law enforcement, fire service, EMT, corrections) and offers free spectator admission.

WPFG does not operate a proprietary technology platform. Its digital infrastructure relies on third-party services: FuseSport for competition results, GeoSnapshot for event photos, Fine Designs and Shopify for merchandise e-commerce, and the official bhm2025.com website paired with 50+ sport-specific Facebook groups and a Global Ambassador Program for athlete recruitment. The organization has no disclosed patents, no proprietary software, and no AI/ML capabilities.

Revenue is generated from four streams: athlete registration fees, official merchandise sales, corporate sponsorship and partnership revenue (Founding Partners, Proud Host Program, Firefighter Challenge League sponsors including SERVPRO and 3M Scott), and event activation fees. The customer base spans individual first responder athletes (paying participants), free-admission spectators and families, local Birmingham businesses (hotels, restaurants, retail, transport) benefiting from the $75 million projected regional economic impact, and government partners (City of Birmingham, Jefferson County, Greater Birmingham CVB). The Games have been held since 1985 on a biennial cadence, with the 2027 edition awarded to Perth, Australia.

Name

World Police & Fire Games

Legal name

Birmingham Host Committee 2025 World Police & Fire Games

Website

https://bhm2025.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The World Police & Fire Games is a biennial international multi-sport competition for active and retired first responders (law enforcement, fire service, EMT, corrections). The 2025 Birmingham edition drew 8,750 registrants from 72 countries across 65 sports, with revenue from athlete fees, sponsorships, and merchandise.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International multi-sport event management for first responders

NAICS

Other Spectator Sports (711219)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Sports Event Promotion & Tournament Operations (MPAKAKAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Professional Live Sports Leagues & Tours (MPAGAMAA), Youth & Amateur Sports Tournaments (MPAGAMAF)

Keywords

• Multi-sport event management
• First responder athletics
• International sports competition
• Amateur athletic games
• Public safety recognition

Headquarters

HQ city

Birmingham

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Athlete Registration Fees: Athletes pay registration fees to participate in the Games, with the event being free and open to spectators. Registration is open to active and retired law enforcement, fire service, and emergency personnel from around the world.
2. Official Merchandise Sales: The organization operates an official merchandise store (shop.finedesigns.com) selling branded apparel and memorabilia. Also offers surplus sale through dedicated Shopify store.
3. Sponsorship and Partnership Revenue: Corporate sponsors and partners (Founding Partners, Proud Host Program participants) contribute financially to the Games in exchange for brand visibility and association with the event.
4. Event Activation and Promotional Fees: Revenue generated from paid promotional activations at the Games, such as the one-year-out celebration events featuring pickleball and cornhole tournaments.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The World Police & Fire Games organizes and delivers a biennial international multi-sport athletic competition exclusively for active and retired law enforcement, fire service, EMT, and corrections personnel. The 2025 Birmingham edition featured 65 sports across 30 venues over 10 days, attracting 8,750 registrants from 72 countries. Supplementary offerings include athlete registration, results tracking, official branded merchandise, and community programs such as a Global Ambassador Program and internship pipeline.

Product overview

The World Police & Fire Games (WPFG) is a biennial international multi-sport event for first responders. The 2025 Birmingham Games featured the core BHM 2025 WPFG Games Platform as the primary digital hub, supplemented by the Athlete Entry Book for registration, Medals & Results System for competition tracking, Official Merchandise Store for branded goods, and Sport Facebook Groups for athlete community building. Supporting services include the Global Ambassador Program for international recruitment, Internship Program for workforce development, and Wellness at the Games programming. The event encompasses 65 sports across 30 venues with 8,750+ registrants from 72 countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• BHM 2025 WPFG Games Platform (Biennial Multi-Sport Competition) Primary biennial multi-sport athletic competition for active and retired law enforcement, fire service, EMT, and corrections personnel, delivered across combat, firefighter, fitness, police, racing, shooting, skill, team, and water sports.
• Medals & Results System
• Official Merchandise Store
• Athlete Entry Book
• Global Ambassador Program

Quantifiable outcome

• 8,750 registrants from 72 countries participated in 2025 Birmingham Games, a 20% increase from previous Games
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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No

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Birmingham Fire & Rescue DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 June 2025Local fire department providing support and engagement with the Games. Chief Cory Moon expressed support for the event.
• First Responder Institute / TFT Firefighter ChallengeflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 April 2024Partnership to bring the TFT Firefighter Challenge as an official sport for the first time in WPFG's 33-year history. The Southeast Regional Classic will compete during the Games on the LION Arena of the Brave challenge course. Led by Russell A. Jackson, CEO.
• SERVPRO Firefighter Challenge LeaguecoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 16 April 2024Sponsorship partnership for the Firefighter Challenge League events held during the Games.
• 3M Scott Fire & SafetyminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 16 April 2024Provides self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) for Firefighter Challenge competitors.
• WPFG FederationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 May 2020The governing body of the World Police & Fire Games. Awarded the 2025 Games to Birmingham after presentation to the Federation's Board of Directors. Led by President LC Collins and President Jim King.
• California Police Athletic Federation (CPAF)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 May 2020Non-profit organization established in 1970, governing body for the United States Police & Fire Championships, the World Police & Fire Games, and the First Responders Relay. Organizes and operates the Games.
• Greater Birmingham Convention and Visitors BureaucoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 May 2020Led the Birmingham bid committee for the 2025 World Police & Fire Games alongside the City of Birmingham and Jefferson County. Led by John Oros, Jr., President and CEO.
• City of BirminghamcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 May 2020Host city for the 2025 Games, providing municipal support and infrastructure. Mayor Randall Woodfin expressed support for the Games.
• Jefferson CountycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 May 2020County government partner in hosting the 2025 Games. Commissioner Steve Ammons noted the expected economic impact of $75 million.
• 2027 Perth WPFG Host CommitteeminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 May 2020Future host committee for the 2027 Games in Perth, participated in venue tours and planning sessions with Birmingham team.
• 2023 Winnipeg WPFG Host CommitteeminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 May 2020Previous host committee that shared closing reports and lessons learned with Birmingham team during planning phase.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Invictus Games: International multi-sport event for wounded, injured, and sick service personnel, organized on a per-host-city basis with global sponsorship and federation backing — closely comparable structure, biennial cadence, and occupational-athlete community model.
• Warrior Games (DoD): US Department of Defense multi-sport event for wounded, ill, and injured service members, with a similar federation-style governance structure, per-edition host city, and free or low-cost spectator access.
• World Firefighter Games: Biennial international multi-sport event exclusively for firefighters, organized around a per-host-city model with country delegations — directly comparable niche (one service branch) and host-rotation structure to WPFG.
• United States Police & Fire Championships: Run by the same California Police Athletic Federation (CPAF) that governs WPFG, the US Police & Fire Championships is the domestic counterpart focused on US first responder athletes — directly comparable in mission, governing body, and athlete base.
• CISM Military World Games: International multi-sport event organized by the International Military Sports Council for active military athletes from over 100 countries — directly analogous in scale, federation governance, and four-year or biennial host-city rotation.

Broad incumbents

• Maccabiah Games: Quadrennial multi-sport event organized for Jewish athletes globally, hosted by a host-city model with national delegations and federation governance — comparable in international multi-sport structure and identity-based community focus.
• World Police and Fire Games Federation: The governing federation for the WPFG itself; comparable as the institutional owner of the WPFG brand and as the steward of related first-responder athletic competitions globally.

Emerging players

• Transplant Games of America: Biennial multi-sport event for organ transplant recipients and donors; smaller scale than WPFG but highly comparable in mission-driven, community-anchored, host-rotation multi-sport format.
• Gay Games: International multi-sport and cultural event for LGBTQ+ athletes, held every four years in a rotating host city with global delegations — comparable scale, host-rotation, and community-identity model.

Others

• International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF): Major US/Canadian labor union representing professional firefighters, including recreational athletic programming and conferences; comparable as the broader institutional ecosystem that channels firefighter participants into WPFG.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/BHM2025
• Xx.com/bhm2025
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/2025-world-police-fire-games-birmingham-al-usa

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