Hear Toms River Dispatchers Deliver Santa Message

If you're following the progress of Santa Claus as he makes his way around the world on Christmas Eve, but you're wondering when he might be getting near to Ocean County, there are local first responders who will be keeping an eye out.

At 8 p.m., members of the Toms River FMBA Local 483 will be reporting in on his whereabouts. You can listen to the messages via Broadcastify. The message will be broadcast on the Toms River Fire Dispatch channel. Click the triangle to play the feed. Read more: Santa Tracker: See When St. Nick Arrives In NJ

You can also download the Broadcastify App and follow these steps:

1. Select Global feed catalog
2. Select United States
3. Select New Jersey
4. Select Ocean
5. Select Toms River Fire Dispatch

Please be aware there is a 30 to 60 second delay on both the app and the website.

"The executive officers and members of the Toms River FMBA Local 483 would like to extend to our families, coworkers and friends, wishes for a safe and happy holiday season and a wonderful New Year!!" the group said on its Facebook page as it announced the timing of the message.

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