Star of Life Symbol - EMS Emergency Medical Services Icon #1990948 (License: Personal Use)

This image displays the Star of Life, a six-pointed red star outlined in white, with a blue caduceus (a staff entwined by two serpents and topped with wings) at its center. Adopted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in 1973, it signifies the six core functions of EMS: detection, reporting, response, on-scene care, care in transit, and transfer to definitive care.

Used on ambulances, EMS uniforms, signage, training materials, and official documentation to identify emergency medical personnel and services; aligns with user intent for identifying or learning about EMS symbols and their meaning.