VIDEO: First responders are on the front lines when mother nature takes a turn for the worst and for that, we can't say "thank you" enough. A San Tan Valley firefighter got the worst of mother nature when a swarm of bees attacked, recently. The stings that took Ken Diamond off the street are being felt not only by his family, but the entire Rural Metro Fire family across central Arizona. Among the firefighters working for Rural Metro in the San Tan Valley, Ken Diamond is one of the true gems in the department. "He's served in all 14 of our stations, highly certified, fire investigator," Rural Metro Fire spokesman, Colin Williams said. "He designed our logos." "He's a great guy. He's always there for everyone," engineer Jason Henry said. "Not just for the community when they call, but he's there for the family he works with." For over 20 years at Rural Metro, there are stories of firefighter/paramedic Diamond taking care of accident victims or fighting a house fire one day, and then showing up the next day making sure everyone was okay. "We have had many times in Ken's career to where he's telling us about people or families in need and taking up collections," Chief Ted Beam said. And, his pay-it-forward attitude even carries over on his weekends, too. "It might be fundraising for your carwash, it could be a bake sale," Williams said. "It could be almost anything to try to help people." A week and a half ago, the men of Station 843 answered a call, a call firefighters say, immediately puts them on the defensive for a swarm of very aggressive bees. Ken was first off the truck to fend off the attack on two victims. Then, the swarm turned on him. Despite his protective gear, Ken was stung upwards of 50 times. Ken had been stung before, but this time the reaction was much worse. The news, unfortunately for Ken, would only go downhill. While being treated for his injuries, the Diamond family suffered a crushing blow - the unexpected loss of a family member. Now Rural Metro, and Ken Diamond's firefighter union IAF Local 3878 are organizing a fundraising effort to help the Diamond family. "We're banding together to help him; and we're asking the public to band together and help him, as well," Williams said.