The organization began when a group of youths decided to help with rescue efforts in the aftermath of the 1985 Mexico City earthquake They mostly assisted by searching collapsed buildings for victims , risking their own lives in the process . None of the initial volunteers had any training , experience or equipment , but now the Topos are a professional team which have aided in rescue efforts in Mexico and various countries
1985 Mexico City earthquake
1985 Mexico City earthquake
Topos de Tlatelolco