MENDOTA – The Mendota Fire Department has added a new member to their team. On Monday night, 35-year-old Jennifer Coppes was sworn in as a full time fire fighter and paramedic. The Earlville native has spent 15 years with Earlville Fire Department and is part of the MABAS 25 technical rescue team. Coppes said she is excited to join the department and will enjoy meeting new people.