(KAIR)--Special honors for an Atchison Firefighter.

According to a release from the City of Atchison, Firefighter James Stewart, of the Atchison Fire Department, has been named the 2023-2024 Firefighter of the Year by local VFW Post #1175. However, that's not the only special recognition for Stewart, who was also chosen as the Kansas State Firefighter of the Year by the Department of Kansas VFW.

The City's release credits Stewart's "hard work and dedicated service" to the community.