The Ripon Consolidated Fire District now has a drone to help with rescues along the Stanislaus River as well as to aid in combatting vegetation fires.Ripon resident Harrison Gibbs donated a professional $2,300 “Inspire One” drone for the Ripon Consolidated Fire District.Gibbs presented the drone to Ripon Fire Chief Dennis Bitters Monday afternoon at the department’s headquarters. Gibbs said he is in the process of seeking donations for a second camera – with infrared heat-seeking capabilities – at an additional cost of some $6,000.Gibbs asked his fellow Rotarians to contribute to the second camera at last Wednesday’s regular meeting at Spring Creek Country Club and was immediately pledged $500 toward defraying the cost of the additional infrared camera. Gibbs, a member of the fire board of directors, said he is going to continue to solicit fund.