Star of Life Symbol - EMS Medical Emergency Icon #3666694 (License: Personal Use)

This image displays the Star of Life, a six-pointed blue star outlined in white, with the Rod of Asclepius-a serpent-entwined staff-centered vertically. The symbol was adopted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in 1973 and is used to identify EMS vehicles, personnel, equipment, and facilities worldwide. Each point of the star represents a core function of EMS: detection, reporting, response, on-scene care, care in transit, and transfer to definitive care.

Commonly used on ambulances, EMT uniforms, medical training materials, and emergency signage; this image serves users seeking authoritative information about EMS symbols, healthcare branding, or public safety education.