Star of Life Symbol - Meaning and Use in Emergency Medical Services #3895539 (License: Personal Use)

This image displays the Star of Life-a six-pointed blue star outlined in white, centered with the Rod of Asclepius (a serpent-entwined staff). The symbol was adopted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in 1973 and represents the six stages of EMS response: detection, reporting, response, on-scene care, care in transit, and transfer to definitive care. It is used globally on ambulances, uniforms, and medical equipment to denote professional emergency medical personnel and services.

This image is commonly used on healthcare websites, EMS training materials, government health portals, and emergency response guides. It serves users seeking information about medical symbols, EMS certification, or first responder identification-aligning with informational and navigational intent.