CAJON PASS, CA. (Pain In The Pass) >> San Bernardino National Forest Fire Department and San Bernardino County Fire Department rescued an injured dirt bike rider in the Cajon Pass Saturday afternoon.
Crews responded to reports that the motorcyclist had gone off the road and down an embankment about 100 feet down. The location was approximately half a mile off of the Cleghorn Trail, in the Cajon Pass area of the San Bernardino Mountains about 3:20pm April 26, 2025.
Due to the challenging terrain and distance from the roadway, specialized Urban Search and Rescue personnel responded. Fire personnel quickly established a rope rescue system utilizing mechanical advantage to safely raise the rider back up to the road, where emergency medical treatment continued.
Three engines, two ARV’s (All-terrain Response Vehicles), one USAR Unit, one battalion chief and one public information officer were assigned to the incident. The San Bernardino County Fire ARV’s are specialized vehicles that have proven to be invaluable across the county in recent weeks. On several different incidents they have enabled crews to access difficult terrain, shuttle personnel and patients, and transport equipment more efficiently. The use of the ARV’s has allowed us to significantly reduce rescue times, ensuring patients receive medical care and transport to hospitals faster. They have been crucial assets on calls where conventional vehicle access was limited or impossible.
Initial requests for a helicopter to hoist the patient had to be cancelled due to nearby power lines and the strong gusty winds in the area.
The patient was subsequently transported by ground ambulance to a local trauma center.
The San Bernardino County Fire reminds outdoor enthusiasts to exercise caution when exploring off-road trails/recreational activities.
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