The Vista Firefighters Association has the primary responsibility for fire control in the Dawson Los Monos Canyon Reserve, just to the west. To be ready, for years they used to station one of their fire trucks here, on standby (see photo in the gallery below). Since fires are not common, they usually allowed visitors of all ages to climb aboard. You had to be ready to jump off quickly when the alarm sounded. This is also a convenient spot for a picnic. Container is one of those small ice cream containers with an opening only about 4" across. Be sure to close the lid tightly to keep out moisture. Bring only small items for trade. It is not where the fire truck was but not too far away. Follow the concrete path around to a dirt trail among the bushes for access. Remember Geocache Etiquette 1. Don’t leave blank space in the logbook. Use all available white space, including the back of each page. Use a line to separate your entry from the one above it. 2. Reseal the container TIGHTLY to keep out moisture. 3. Rehide carefully.