Star of Life Symbol - EMS Medical Emergency Icon #1206824 (License: Personal Use)

This iconic symbol consists of a six-pointed blue star outlined in white, with the Rod of Asclepius-a serpent-entwined staff-centered vertically. It was adopted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in 1973 and is used on ambulances, uniforms, and medical equipment worldwide to denote EMS authority and readiness. The six points represent the six functions of EMS: detection, reporting, response, on-scene care, care in transit, and transfer to definitive care.

Used on ambulance vehicles, EMT/paramedic uniforms, official documents, and healthcare websites to signify emergency medical response capability; matches user intent for identifying EMS services, learning about medical symbols, or sourcing official iconography.