text:  heat-related illnesses and rescues, it's a rise on migrants that are being left behind by human smugglers. In these areas, temperatures can reach up to 120 degrees, sending migrants into heat exhaustion. Many Border Patrol agents are certified emergency medical technicians, but because of the high numbers of migrants crossing, local fire departments have to also assist. This has pushed the Sunland Park Fire Department to shift gears, says Captain Abraham Garcia.