Star of Life Medical Symbol - Emergency Medical Services Icon #2213754 (License: Personal Use)

This image displays the Star of Life, a six-pointed blue star with a white Rod of Asclepius (a serpent-entwined staff) at its center, often incorporating a vertical crossbar. It was adopted by the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in 1973 and is now used globally to identify EMS personnel, vehicles, and equipment. 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 ambulances, EMT uniforms, medical documentation, and emergency signage; serves to instantly communicate medical authority and readiness to respond. Matches user intent for identifying or learning about EMS symbols, medical insignia, or emergency response branding.