diff --git a/code/game/mecha/working/ripley.dm b/code/game/mecha/working/ripley.dm
index df8a1d0a109..24898513583 100644
--- a/code/game/mecha/working/ripley.dm
+++ b/code/game/mecha/working/ripley.dm
@@ -87,7 +87,7 @@
 	opacity = TRUE
 
 /obj/mecha/working/ripley/firefighter
-	desc = "Autonomous Power Loader Unit MK-III. This model is refitted with a pressurized cabin and additional thermal protection."
+	desc = "Autonomous Power Loader Unit MK-III. This model is refitted with a pressurized cabin and additional hazard protection."
 	name = "\improper APLU MK-III \"Firefighter\""
 	icon_state = "firefighter"
 	max_temperature = 65000
@@ -96,6 +96,7 @@
 	slow_pressure_step_in = 4 //step_in while in normal pressure conditions
 	step_in = 4
 	resistance_flags = LAVA_PROOF | FIRE_PROOF | ACID_PROOF
+	rad_flags = RAD_PROTECT_CONTENTS
 	lights_power = 7
 	armor = list("melee" = 40, "bullet" = 30, "laser" = 30, "energy" = 30, "bomb" = 60, "bio" = 0, "rad" = 70, "fire" = 100, "acid" = 100, "stamina" = 0)
 	max_equip = 5 // More armor, less tools