Star of Life Symbol - Emergency Medical Services Icon #3297391 (License: Personal Use)

This image displays the Star of Life, a six-pointed blue star outlined in white, with the Rod of Asclepius-a serpent-entwined staff-at its center. Adopted by the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in 1973, it signifies emergency medical services worldwide. 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, EMS uniforms, signage, and digital interfaces to identify emergency medical services; users searching for this image typically seek symbolic meaning, official usage guidelines, or vector assets for healthcare branding.