Photo: Lieutenant Nick Bishop demonstrates what is referred to as pickoff to “rescue” a fellow firefighter.

VALDOSTA – Lieutenant Nick Bishop with the Valdosta Fire Department recently demonstrated a rope rescue technique at the Daniel Ashley House Apartments.

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On May 26th, the Valdosta Fire Department demonstrated a rope rescue technique at Daniel Ashley House Apartments. Lieutenant Nick Bishop in a demonstration also referred to as pickoff to “rescue” a fellow firefighter during the demonstration. This technique is used in applications for scenarios such as a worker stranded on the side of a building.