diff --git a/code/__HELPERS/unsorted.dm b/code/__HELPERS/unsorted.dm
index 4dd3c56d12f..6ce486bdc05 100644
--- a/code/__HELPERS/unsorted.dm
+++ b/code/__HELPERS/unsorted.dm
@@ -1150,6 +1150,11 @@ var/global/list/common_tools = list(
 		return 1
 	return 0
 
+/proc/ispowertool(O)//used to check if a tool can force powered doors
+	if(istype(O, /obj/item/crowbar/power) || istype(O, /obj/item/mecha_parts/mecha_equipment/medical/rescue_jaw))
+		return TRUE
+	return FALSE
+
 /proc/iswire(O)
 	if(istype(O, /obj/item/stack/cable_coil))
 		return 1
diff --git a/code/game/machinery/doors/airlock.dm b/code/game/machinery/doors/airlock.dm
index 0fd3d27d3d4..4c98d61d27a 100644
--- a/code/game/machinery/doors/airlock.dm
+++ b/code/game/machinery/doors/airlock.dm
@@ -1024,7 +1024,7 @@ About the new airlock wires panel:
 	else if(locked)
 		to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>The airlock's bolts prevent it from being forced!</span>")
 	else if(!welded && !operating)
-		if(!beingcrowbarred) //being fireaxe'd
+		if(istype(I, /obj/item/twohanded/fireaxe)) //let's make this more specific
 			var/obj/item/twohanded/fireaxe/F = I
 			if(F.wielded)
 				spawn(0)
@@ -1041,7 +1041,7 @@ About the new airlock wires panel:
 				else
 					close(1)
 
-	if(istype(I, /obj/item/crowbar/power))
+	if(ispowertool(I)) //jaws of life and rescue claw
 		if(isElectrified())
 			shock(user, 100)//it's like sticking a forck in a power socket
 			return
diff --git a/code/game/mecha/equipment/tools/medical_tools.dm b/code/game/mecha/equipment/tools/medical_tools.dm
index a8e854467a2..9dc6c8e6f11 100644
--- a/code/game/mecha/equipment/tools/medical_tools.dm
+++ b/code/game/mecha/equipment/tools/medical_tools.dm
@@ -519,3 +519,50 @@
 	for(var/reagent in processed_reagents)
 		reagents.add_reagent(reagent,amount)
 		chassis.use_power(energy_drain)
+
+/obj/item/mecha_parts/mecha_equipment/medical/rescue_jaw
+	name = "rescue jaw"
+	desc = "Emergency rescue jaws, designed to help first responders reach their patients. Opens doors and removes obstacles."
+	icon_state = "mecha_clamp"	//can work, might use a blue resprite later but I think it works for now
+	origin_tech = "materials=2;engineering=2"	//kind of sad, but identical to jaws of life
+	equip_cooldown = 15
+	energy_drain = 10
+	var/dam_force = 20
+
+
+/obj/item/mecha_parts/mecha_equipment/medical/rescue_jaw/action(atom/target)
+	if(!action_checks(target))
+		return
+	if(istype(target, /obj))
+		if(!istype(target, /obj/machinery/door))//early return if we're not trying to open a door
+			return
+		var/obj/machinery/door/D = target	//the door we want to open
+		D.try_to_crowbar(src, chassis.occupant)//use the door's crowbar function
+	if(isliving(target))	//interact with living beings
+		var/mob/living/M = target
+		if(chassis.occupant.a_intent == INTENT_HARM)//the patented, medical rescue claw is incapable of doing harm. Worry not.
+			target.visible_message("<span class='notice'>[chassis] gently boops [target] on the nose, its hydraulics hissing as safety overrides slow a brutal punch down at the last second.</span>", \
+								"<span class='notice'[chassis] gently boops [target] on the nose, its hydraulics hissing as safety overrides slow a brutal punch down at the last second.</span>")
+		else
+			push_aside(chassis, M)//out of the way, I have people to save!
+			occupant_message("<span class='notice'>You gently push [target] out of the way.</span>")
+			chassis.visible_message("<span class='notice'>[chassis] gently pushes [target] out of the way.</span>")
+
+/obj/item/mecha_parts/mecha_equipment/medical/rescue_jaw/proc/push_aside(obj/mecha/M, mob/living/L)
+	switch(get_dir(M, L))
+		if(NORTH, SOUTH)
+			if(prob(50))
+				step(L, WEST)
+			else
+				step(L, EAST)
+		if(WEST, EAST)
+			if(prob(50))
+				step(L, NORTH)
+			else
+				step(L, SOUTH)
+
+/obj/item/mecha_parts/mecha_equipment/medical/rescue_jaw/can_attach(obj/mecha/M)
+	if(istype(M, /obj/mecha/medical) || istype(M, /obj/mecha/working/ripley/firefighter))	//Odys or firefighters
+		if(M.equipment.len < M.max_equip)
+			return TRUE
+	return FALSE
diff --git a/code/game/mecha/equipment/tools/work_tools.dm b/code/game/mecha/equipment/tools/work_tools.dm
index b63bb4fc40c..d119469d55a 100644
--- a/code/game/mecha/equipment/tools/work_tools.dm
+++ b/code/game/mecha/equipment/tools/work_tools.dm
@@ -63,8 +63,8 @@
 			start_cooldown()
 		else
 			step_away(M,chassis)
-			occupant_message("You push [target] out of the way.")
-			chassis.visible_message("[chassis] pushes [target] out of the way.")
+			occupant_message("<span class='notice'>You push [target] out of the way.</span>")
+			chassis.visible_message("<span class='notice'>[chassis] pushes [target] out of the way.</span>")
 		return 1
 
 
diff --git a/code/game/mecha/mecha.dm b/code/game/mecha/mecha.dm
index 41f60361831..d4650aa1bbb 100644
--- a/code/game/mecha/mecha.dm
+++ b/code/game/mecha/mecha.dm
@@ -41,7 +41,7 @@
 	var/datum/effect_system/spark_spread/spark_system = new
 	var/lights = 0
 	var/lights_power = 6
-	var/emagged = 0
+	var/emagged = FALSE
 
 	//inner atmos
 	var/use_internal_tank = 0
@@ -851,14 +851,8 @@
 		check_for_internal_damage(list(MECHA_INT_TEMP_CONTROL,MECHA_INT_TANK_BREACH,MECHA_INT_CONTROL_LOST))
 
 
-/obj/mecha/emag_act(user as mob)
-	if(istype(src,	/obj/mecha/working/ripley) && emagged == 0)
-		emagged = 1
-		to_chat(usr, "<span class='notice'>You slide the card through the [src]'s ID slot.</span>")
-		playsound(loc, "sparks", 100, 1)
-		desc += "</br><span class='danger'>The mech's equipment slots spark dangerously!</span>"
-	else
-		to_chat(usr, "<span class='warning'>The [src]'s ID slot rejects the card.</span>")
+/obj/mecha/emag_act(mob/user)
+	to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>[src]'s ID slot rejects the card.</span>")
 	return
 
 
diff --git a/code/game/mecha/medical/odysseus.dm b/code/game/mecha/medical/odysseus.dm
index 333c05fdd5d..d0fcb0f99be 100644
--- a/code/game/mecha/medical/odysseus.dm
+++ b/code/game/mecha/medical/odysseus.dm
@@ -42,5 +42,4 @@
 		A.remove_hud_from(H)
 		builtin_hud_user = 0
 
-	. = ..()
-
+	. = ..()
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/code/game/mecha/working/ripley.dm b/code/game/mecha/working/ripley.dm
index d29bf2ae460..407c9cd63dc 100644
--- a/code/game/mecha/working/ripley.dm
+++ b/code/game/mecha/working/ripley.dm
@@ -180,4 +180,13 @@
 	else
 		step_in = 5
 		for(var/obj/item/mecha_parts/mecha_equipment/drill/drill in equipment)
-			drill.equip_cooldown = initial(drill.equip_cooldown)
\ No newline at end of file
+			drill.equip_cooldown = initial(drill.equip_cooldown)
+
+/obj/mecha/working/ripley/emag_act(mob/user)
+	if(!emagged)
+		emagged = TRUE
+		to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You slide the card through [src]'s ID slot.</span>")
+		playsound(loc, "sparks", 100, 1)
+		desc += "</br><span class='danger'>The mech's equipment slots spark dangerously!</span>"
+	else
+		to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>[src]'s ID slot rejects the card.</span>")
diff --git a/code/modules/research/designs/mechfabricator_designs.dm b/code/modules/research/designs/mechfabricator_designs.dm
index 1589b78438b..0253bb32055 100644
--- a/code/modules/research/designs/mechfabricator_designs.dm
+++ b/code/modules/research/designs/mechfabricator_designs.dm
@@ -653,6 +653,15 @@
 	construction_time = 200
 	category = list("Exosuit Equipment")
 
+/datum/design/medical_jaw
+	name = "Exosuit Medical Equipment (Rescue Jaw)"
+	id = "mech_medical_jaw"
+	build_type = MECHFAB
+	req_tech = list("materials" = 4, "engineering" = 6, "magnets" = 6)	//now same as jaws of life
+	materials = list(MAT_METAL=5000,MAT_SILVER=2000,MAT_TITANIUM=1500)
+	construction_time = 200
+	category = list("Exosuit Equipment")
+
 /datum/design/mech_generator
 	name = "Exosuit Equipment (Plasma Generator)"
 	id = "mech_generator"