What is the meaning of the snake coiled sword on the ambulance

Symbolizes the urgency and importance of ambulance services. The snake coiled around a sword on an ambulance is a common medical symbol meaning medical rescue, first aid and emergency medical services. It consists of a snake coiled around a sword, symbolizing the spirit of a healthcare worker demonstrating courage, selflessness, and expertise, and is derived from the ancient Greek myth of the divine physician called Asclepius, whose design was intended to symbolize the urgency and importance of the ambulance service, which is called the "Star of Life", also called the "snake emblem" and the "snake coiled around a cane". The "Star of Life", also known as the "Serpent Emblem" and the "Serpent on a Cane", was originally owned by the American Medical Association (AMA) and later transferred to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The logo was originally owned by the American Medical Association (AMA) and later transferred to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, and has been widely used around the world for medical organizations, medical educational institutions, medical equipment, clothing, books, and more.