The mission of International Rescue inspired the foundation of the Red Cross-funded International Rescue Corps , originally a brigade of British firefighters who volunteered humanitarian services to the Italian authorities in the aftermath of the 1980 Irpinia earthquake . Still operational , the charity appointed Gerry Anderson as honorary president and has since assisted at disaster zones in various other countries
1980 Irpinia earthquake
1980 Irpinia earthquake
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