Star of Life Symbol - Official EMS Emblem Explained #3836799 (License: Personal Use)

This image displays the Star of Life, a blue six-pointed star with a white border, centered on a white Rod of Asclepius-a serpent-entwined staff symbolizing healing and medicine. Adopted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in 1973, it signifies EMS personnel, vehicles, and equipment globally. Each point of the star represents a core function of EMS: detection, reporting, response, on-scene care, care in transit, and transfer to definitive care.

This image is commonly used on ambulance vehicles, paramedic uniforms, medical training materials, and official EMS websites. It serves users seeking information about emergency response systems, medical symbolism, or public safety identifiers.