Star of Life Symbol - Emergency Medical Services Emblem #1403233 (License: Personal Use)

This iconic symbol combines the six-pointed Star of Life with the Rod of Asclepius-a serpent-entwined staff representing healing and medicine. Adopted by the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in 1973, it signifies EMS personnel, vehicles, and equipment worldwide. The six points denote the phases of emergency response: detection, reporting, response, on-scene care, care in transit, and transfer to definitive care.

Used on ambulances, EMS uniforms, signage, training materials, and official documentation; this image supports content about emergency medical systems, first responder education, or public health resources where users seek authoritative visual identification of EMS services.