picture taken on Sep 11 while
taking the injured to a triage station across WTC
FDNY Paramedic, Carlos Lillo
On September 11, 2001 we lost our beloved FDNY Paramedic Carlos Lillo from Battalion 49, doing what he did best: saving lives. Carlos was one of the most admired paramedics in New York City. Carlos showed his courage, dedication and unwavering commitment to the people of our city, state and nation on September 11 with the ultimate sacrifice.
Carlos began his career as a volunteer at Astoria Volunteer Ambulance Corp. in the early eighties, where he went to EMT school. He worked for Associated Ambulance while awaiting his dream to work for NYC EMS. This dream came true in 1984. Carlos flourished as an EMT, working on a tactical unit in some of the toughest neighborhoods in the Bronx in some of the busiest times the EMS system has ever seen. He then realized another dream: becoming a paramedic. He spoke so passionately about not just being a medic but being the best paramedic, that one couldn’t help but be inspired by his attitude even the old time medics. Carlos worked for many services within the 911 system where he was loved and respected by all.
There is a grief that can’t be spoken when you lose someone like Carlos. It is our duty to carry on the tradition of excellence that Carlos lived and to Keep the Memory Alive. Carlos leaves behind the love of his life wife Cecilia, mother Ilia, sisters Iliana and Olga , his brother Cesar and half-brother Alex.
It is in honor of this great paramedic and person that we formed "The Carlos Lillo Memorial Scholarship Fund” to benefit underpriviledged students. Every year we come together to celebrate Carlos during The Carlos Lillo Memorial Golf Outing which was formed to support the scholarship fund to help those that want to be and do what he did for us.
Who is Carlos?
Wednesday, 19 November 2008
picture taken on Sep 11 while
taking the injured to a triage
station across WTC
FDNY Paramedic, Carlos Lillo
On September 11, 2001 we lost our beloved FDNY Paramedic Carlos “Little Ricky” Lillo from Battalion 49, doing what he did best: saving lives. Carlos was one of the most admired paramedics in New York City. Carlos showed his courage, dedication and unwavering commitment to the people of our city, state and nation on September 11 with the ultimate sacrifice.
Carlos began his career as a volunteer at Astoria Volunteer Ambulance Corp. in the early eighties, where he went to EMT school. He worked for Associated Ambulance while awaiting his dream to work for NYC EMS. This dream came true in 1984. Carlos flourished as an EMT, working on a tactical unit in some of the toughest neighborhoods in the Bronx in some of the busiest times the EMS system has ever seen. He then realized another dream: becoming a paramedic. He spoke so passionately about not just being a medic but being the best paramedic, that one couldn’t help but be inspired by his attitude even the old time medics. Carlos worked for many services within the 911 system where he was loved and respected by all.
There is a grief that can’t be spoken when you lose someone like Carlos. It is our duty to carry on the tradition of excellence that Carlos lived and to Keep the Memory Alive. Carlos leaves behind the love of his life wife Cecilia, mother Ilia, sisters Iliana and Olga , his brother Cesar and half-brother Alex.
It is in honor of this great paramedic and person that we formed "The Carlos Lillo Memorial Scholarship Fund” to benefit underpriviledged students. Every year we come together to celebrate Carlos during The Carlos Lillo Memorial Golf Outing which was formed to support the scholarship fund to help those that want to be and do what he did for us.
Thank You for participating at the 2008 Golf Outing
Written by Administrator
Friday, 17 October 2008 22:22
We want to thank everyone that participated in the 7th annual Carlos Lillo Memorial Fund Golf outing. As is always the case, we had an enjoyable and a great golf day. For next year we wanted to get an early start therefore we scheduled the 8th annual golf outing for Monday July 27, 2008 at the Stonebridge Golf country club. Please, add this day to your calendar and let other friends and family know about this great event. As we are getting closer to our 10th anniversary, we are also contemplating the idea of having the golf outing at Myrtle Beach, SC. However, to help us with our decision, we would like to get an idea how many people think they maybe attending so we added a poll to this web site for you to vote and let us know. Nonetheless, here are some of the pictures taken during the 2008 Golf outing at Stonebridge Country Club in Long Island NY:
Last Updated ( Sunday, 19 October 2008 19:58 )
Carlos Lillo Park Dedication
Written by Administrator
Thursday, 02 October 2008 21:58
Assemblyman Michael Gianaris (D-Queens), Parks Commissioner Adrian Benepe and the family of Carlos Lillo gathered on October 2, 2008 to officially open Carlos Lillo Memorial Park in Astoria, Queens. Joining them at the ceremonial opening were representatives of the FDNY and EMS services, Queens elected officials, civic leaders, and children from nearby P.S. 2.
Carlos Lillo, a New York City paramedic from Astoria, died on September 11, 2001, while responding to the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center.
Assemblyman Gianaris obtained state funding for the acquisition and development of the park and worked tirelessly to see the park through from idea to completion.
"Carlos Lillo was a credit to our community through his hard work as a paramedic long before September 11, 2001," said Assemblyman Gianaris. "It is fitting to recognize the achievements and sacrifice of this local hero by building this park in his name."
On September 11,2001, Paramedics Carlos Lillo and Roberto Abril responded to the World Trade Center in Ambulance 485/ Medic 49 Victor, assigned to Battalion 49 in Astoria Queens. Carlos Lillo lost his life that day in the collapse. Roberto Abril survived and remains an active Paramedic with FDNY.
A 1997 Ford F-350/Horton, Ambulance 485 also survived the attack. Following decontamination, the still scarred bus remained in service until October 2004. It was donated to the New York State Museum, Albany NY, where it was featured as part of a year long exhibit- Help is Here- a History of EMS in New York State. It remains on permanent display in the museum.
EMS Training Video Game with a Fictional City named in honor of Carlos Lillo
Written by Administrator
Thursday, 25 September 2008 10:36
Virtual Disasters: EMS Training Goes High-Tech
George Washington University's Homeland Security Policy Institute recently released ZERO HOUR: America's Medic, downloadable courseware developed to train EMS providers and first responders. The National Emergency Medical Preparedness Institute project uses game-based learning (also known as "serious gaming") to teach and practice EMS operational response to large-scale disasters.
The scenarios are set in five different locations. Each of the locations directly correlates to large and mid-sized urban environments. In addition to being a training tool, ZERO HOUR is also a memorial to those who have made the ultimate sacrifice. The game takes place in the fictional city of Saint Lillo, named in honor of FDNY SOD EMS paramedic Carlos Lillo, who was killed in the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001. Other streets and building names honor the other EMS providers killed on that day.
In October of 2004 the Community Board 1 approved the construction of a new community park to be dedicated in honor of Carlos Lillo, an Astoria emergency medical technician who was killed in the September 11th terrorist attacks.
Assembyman Michael Gianaris secured more than $150,000 in state funds to acquire and develop the park at 76th Street and 21st Avenue. The property is currently used as a storage site for a construction company.
The event to dedicate the park is schedule for October 2, 2008.
The plan to build Carlos Lillo Park must still get approval from Queens Borough President Helen Marshall and the Department of City Planning. The Parks Department must also negotiate with the property owner in order to acquire the land.
Last Updated ( Thursday, 25 September 2008 16:00 )
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2, 2008 to officially open Carlos Lillo Memorial Park in Astoria, Queens. Joining them at the ceremonial opening were representatives of the FDNY and EMS services, Queens elected officials, civic leaders, and children from nearby P.S. 2. 
