Star of Life Symbol - Emergency Medical Services Icon #3078715 (License: Personal Use)

This image displays the Star of Life, a six-pointed blue star outlined in white, commonly rendered in red for high visibility. It features the Rod of Asclepius at its center, symbolizing healing and medicine, and is used globally by emergency medical services (EMS), ambulances, and first responders. The design was adopted by the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in 1973 and has since become the standard emblem for pre-hospital care.

Used on ambulance vehicles, EMS uniforms, signage, training materials, and official documentation to denote certified emergency medical personnel and services; matches user intent for identifying or learning about EMS symbols and their significance.