diff --git a/code/modules/projectiles/magazines/flamer.dm b/code/modules/projectiles/magazines/flamer.dm
index c087d8fbe49f..c7936b848901 100644
--- a/code/modules/projectiles/magazines/flamer.dm
+++ b/code/modules/projectiles/magazines/flamer.dm
@@ -152,6 +152,7 @@
 	flamer_chem = "napalmex"
 
 	max_range = 7
+	max_duration = 30
 
 /obj/item/ammo_magazine/flamer_tank/custom
 	name = "custom incinerator tank"