A FedEx delivery man is being praised as a patriot for stopping a group of protesters from lighting American flags on fire.

Matt Uhrin intervened twice during a small protest against racial and social injustices in Iowa City, Iowa, as the group set the stars and stripes alight.

He can be seen on video scuffling with protesters and wrestling the flag from them as he uses a fire extinguisher to put out the flames.

A FedEx delivery man is being praised as a patriot for stopping a group of protesters from lighting American flags on fire

Happening now: a confrontation on the ped mall as people burn an American flag as protest. pic.twitter.com/aPkMdls6oQ — Stephen GruberMiller (@sgrubermiller) January 26, 2017

Two protesters, Kelli Ebensberger, 21, of Iowa City, and Paul Osgerby, 23, of Ames, were arrested during the incident on Thursday for open burning - a misdemeanor in Iowa, according to WQAD.

Uhrin can be heard telling protesters to 'back off' as they try to retrieve the flags.

FedEx originally said that they would be investigating the incident and Uhrin's actions did not reflect the company.

Two protesters, Kelli Ebensberger, 21, of Iowa City, and Paul Osgerby, 23, of Ames, were arrested during the incident on Thursday for open burning - a misdemeanor in Iowa

Matt Uhrin intervened twice during a small protest against racial and social injustices in Iowa City, Iowa, as the group set the stars and stripes alight

Twitter was quick to respond to the video, which went viral overnight and prompted the hashtag #fedexguy, hailing him as a hero for American nationalism.

One user said: 'You've got a hero working out here in Iowa City, @FedEx. Can you thank him for us? Love, Iowa City #MERICA #FedExGuy #GodBlessTheUSA'

FedEx announced Saturday morning that Uhrin would be remain employed with the company, following a petition signed by thousands to urge the delivery service to let him keep his job.

FedEx announced Saturday morning that Uhrin would be remain employed with the company, following a petition signed by thousands to urge the delivery service to let him keep his job

One user said: 'Hey @FedEx don't fire #fedexguy. All he did was deliver a big ol' box of America today'