Star of Life Symbol - Emergency Medical Services Icon #3034987 (License: Personal Use)

This black-and-white line illustration depicts the Star of Life-a six-pointed blue star outlined in white, with the Rod of Asclepius (a serpent-entwined staff) at its center. 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.

Used on ambulances, EMS uniforms, medical equipment, and official documentation to denote emergency medical services; matches user intent for identifying or learning about medical symbols, EMS branding, or healthcare iconography.