Star of Life Symbol - EMS Medical Emergency Logo Explained #3650128 (License: Personal Use)

This image displays the Star of Life, the internationally recognized symbol for emergency medical services (EMS), adopted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in 1973. It features a blue six-pointed star outlined in white, enclosing a white Rod of Asclepius (a serpent-entwined staff) with a red electrocardiogram (ECG) waveform passing through it-symbolizing life, healing, and cardiac monitoring. The design conveys urgency, professionalism, and medical authority.

Used on ambulances, EMS uniforms, signage, training materials, and healthcare websites to denote emergency medical response capability; matches user intent for identifying or learning about EMS symbols, medical iconography, or first responder branding.