Star of Life Medical Symbol - Emergency Services Icon #7523 (License: Personal Use)

This iconic symbol consists of a red six-pointed star outlined in white, enclosing a white Rod of Asclepius-a staff entwined by a single serpent-centered vertically. Adopted by the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in 1973, it represents the six functions of EMS: detection, reporting, response, on-scene care, care in transit, and transfer to definitive care. The design ensures high visibility and immediate recognition in emergency contexts.

Used on ambulances, EMT uniforms, emergency signage, and digital interfaces to indicate medical readiness and authority; matches user intent for identifying EMS resources, understanding emergency symbols, or sourcing official healthcare imagery.