Star of Life Symbol - Official EMS Emblem Explained #1751339 (License: Personal Use)

This image displays the Star of Life, a blue six-pointed star adopted by the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in 1973 as the universal symbol for EMS. At its center is the Rod of Asclepius-a yellow staff entwined by a single white serpent-representing healing and medicine. The six points denote the six functions of EMS: 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 to identify emergency medical personnel and services; matches user intent for educational, regulatory, or identification purposes related to healthcare and public safety.