Star of Life Symbol - EMS Medical Emergency Icon #1399862 (License: Personal Use)

This image displays the Star of Life, a six-pointed blue star outlined in dark blue, with a white Rod of Asclepius (a serpent-entwined staff) centered vertically. It was adopted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in 1973 and is used on ambulances, uniforms, and medical equipment to signify EMS personnel and services. The six points represent the six functions of EMS: detection, reporting, response, on-scene care, care in transit, and transfer to definitive care.

Used on emergency vehicles, medical facility signage, training materials, and official EMS documentation; matches user intent for identifying or learning about emergency medical symbols and their meaning.