diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/bot/firebot.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/bot/firebot.dm
index f43b19893f860..08f4754ce0c75 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/bot/firebot.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/bot/firebot.dm
@@ -247,7 +247,7 @@
 	if(path.len > 8 && target_fire)
 		frustration++
 
-	if(auto_patrol && !target_fire)
+	if(auto_patrol && !target_fire && !stationary_mode)
 		if(mode == BOT_IDLE || mode == BOT_START_PATROL)
 			start_patrol()