Star of Life Symbol - Official EMS Emblem Explained #95649 (License: Personal Use)

The Star of Life is a six-pointed blue star outlined in white, with the Rod of Asclepius-a serpent-entwined staff-centered within. It was adopted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in 1973 as the official symbol for EMS in the United States and is now used globally. Each point of the star represents a step in the EMS response chain: detection, reporting, response, on-scene care, care in transit, and transfer to definitive care.

This image is commonly used on ambulance vehicles, EMS uniforms, training materials, and healthcare websites to denote emergency medical services. It serves users seeking authoritative information about EMS symbols, first responder identification, or medical iconography for design or educational purposes.