Star of Life Symbol - Emergency Medical Services Emblem #202571 (License: Personal Use)

This image displays the Star of Life-a six-pointed red star with a white Rod of Asclepius (a serpent-entwined staff) at its center. Adopted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in 1973, it signifies emergency medical care and is used on ambulances, uniforms, and medical equipment globally. The six points represent the six stages of EMS response: detection, reporting, response, on-scene care, care in transit, and transfer to definitive care.

Used on EMS vehicles, websites, training materials, and official documentation to denote emergency medical services; matches user intent for identifying or learning about medical symbols, EMS branding, or public safety signage.