CFESA Launches New Technician Competition

In 2026, CFESA will debut a new competition, entitled Top Tech Throwdown.

The new offering, kicking off Jan. 16 in Region 4, will be held in step with regional meetings, putting hot side and cold side master technicians through the paces. They’ll take on a series of hands-on stations and written challenges to evaluate technical expertise, mechanical aptitude and real-world problem-solving, says CFESA.

Ultimately, each region will crown one hot side and one cold side winner to advance to the national championship at CFESA headquarters in Fort Mill, S.C. There, they will compete for the title of top technician in their category.

See below for the upcoming schedule.

For more details, or to register (there is no fee), visit cfesa.com/top-tech-throwdown.

DATES TO NOTE

Jan. 16 Region 4: Columbia, S.C.

Feb. 20 Region 1: Downey, Calif.

March 27 Region 2: Indianapolis

April 17 Region 3: Mesa, Ariz.

May 8 Region 5: Baltimore

Aug. 7 National round at CFESA HQ in Fort Mill, S.C.