Atlanta’s fire department has posted a dramatic video showing the rescue of a man who fell around 15 to 20 feet down an air shaft. 

The incident happened around 10:30 a.m. at Coca-Cola's company headquarters, according to Fox5 Atlanta

An Atlanta firefighter descended an air shaft Tuesday to rescue a trapped man.

An Atlanta firefighter descended an air shaft Tuesday to rescue a trapped man. (Atlanta Fire Rescue Department)

"After a thorough assessment, it was determined extrication must happen vertically with assistance from nearly 40 firefighters," the Atlanta Fire Rescue Department posted on Facebook. 

CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP 

Video footage released by the department showed a firefighter rappelling down an air shaft before the victim was lifted out in a stretcher. 

The man reportedly suffered a leg injury and was taken to a local hospital for treatment.