Star of Life Symbol - Emergency Medical Services Icon #2255722 (License: Personal Use)

This iconic symbol combines a six-pointed red star with the white Rod of Asclepius (a staff entwined by a single serpent) at its center, representing emergency medical care. Designed by the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in 1973, it signifies the six stages of EMS response: detection, reporting, response, on-scene care, care in transit, and transfer to definitive care. The red-and-white color scheme ensures high visibility and immediate recognition in critical situations.

Used on ambulances, EMS uniforms, medical equipment, and official documentation; this image supports pages about emergency response, healthcare symbols, or public safety education-targeting users seeking authoritative info on EMS standards or symbol meaning.