Star of Life Symbol - Emergency Medical Services Icon #3521899 (License: Personal Use)

This image displays the Star of Life-a six-pointed red star outlined in white, with a central blue caduceus (a staff entwined by two serpents and topped with wings). Originally developed by the 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.

Commonly used on ambulances, EMS uniforms, signage, and official documentation to denote emergency medical services; users searching for this image are typically looking for symbolic meaning, historical background, or usage guidelines in healthcare contexts.