Star of Life Symbol - EMS Medical Emergency Icon #3650131 (License: Personal Use)

This iconic emblem consists of a deep blue six-pointed star outlined in white, with the Rod of Asclepius-a staff entwined by a single serpent-centered vertically. Adopted by the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in 1973, it represents the six stages of EMS response: detection, reporting, response, on-scene care, care in transit, and transfer to definitive care. The design conveys authority, urgency, and medical professionalism.

Used on ambulances, EMS uniforms, signage, training materials, and official documentation; signals immediate medical assistance availability. Matches user intent for identifying EMS symbols, learning about emergency response systems, or sourcing official medical imagery.