A Texas paramedic volunteered last month to help Iraqi special operations forces fight the Islamic State in Mosul.

Josh James left his home of Cibolo, just outside San Antonio, and headed abroad for two weeks to stand against ISIS, the militant group that has taken control of large parts of Iraq and Syria.

James volunteered with a Slovakian nongovernmental organization working alongside special forces in Iraq, KENS-TV (Channel 5) reports.

"If you can imagine having to retake San Antonio building by building, that's what these guys are doing," he said.

James treated about 200 patients. Roughly a quarter of them were children, who suffered injuries from shrapnel, artillery and improvised explosive device placed in schools and playgrounds, he told KENS.

Despite that, he said the resolve he sees in those battling ISIS is extremely high.

Josh James, right, with Ahmed Isof, left. ((Facebook))

James posted a photo, seen above, to Facebook Jan. 15 with Ahmed Isof, who he called "My hero ...a warrior, scholar, philosopher. One of the greatest leaders I have ever followed."

James' Facebook friend Lynai Sarah Church commented on the photo telling him to keep up the great work.

"Josh, you do amazing things traveling the world and helping others when they need it the most," she wrote. "I am so glad you have found your passion. You are such an inspiration!"

James plans to follow that passion to Mosul for another trip, to once more assist the Iraqis he now calls family.

"Part of the story of the Battle of Mosul is going to be about the Americans that came halfway around the world to save Iraqi lives," he said. "It made me feel pretty honored to be part of that effort."