The Fire Brigades Union (FBU) said the figures proved the need for continual investment in training and improved safety equipment.
Scots firefighters have reported suffering injuries while working more than 500 times in the last three years.
They included burns, smoke inhalation, musculoskeletal damage, slips and falls, and impact injuries caused by collapsing structures or falling debris.
The Fire Brigades Union (FBU) said the figures proved the need for continual investment in training and improved safety equipment.
Adam Taylor, Fire Brigades Union national officer, said: “Too often firefighters are not being provided with the basic equipment and training they need to keep themselves and the public safe.
“Without proper PPE, firefighters face an impossible choice between heat stroke and exposing themselves to burns, either from flames or the sun.
“We urgently need investment to sort out this problem. We also need national standards on equipment and training, as well as response times and crewing levels.”
The figures were uncovered by Accident Claims Advice but confirmed by the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS).
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Craig McGoldrick, SFRS assistant chief officer, said: “The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service recognises that firefighting is an inherently hazardous profession, and the safety of our staff remains our highest priority.
“As a service we are committed to ensuring firefighters have the right equipment, training, and support they need to operate safely.
“We encourage firefighters to report accidents or near misses so we can take learnings from them. We investigate all accidents promptly and take proportionate actions to prevent recurrence.
“Each year, SFRS sets health and safety objectives based on emerging risks and lessons learned. Our Training Vision and Strategy 2023–2028 ensures firefighters receive comprehensive practical skills acquisition and refresher training, enabling them to respond safely and confidently to all incidents.
“We continually review and adapt our approach through structured debriefs, operational assurance processes, and collaboration with UK Fire and Rescue Services to benchmark best practice. Organisational learning from incidents and training events will continue to inform future improvements in equipment, training and procedures.
“Support for staff following an injury is provided through our Health and Wellbeing team, and we remain committed to reducing risk wherever possible in what is, by its nature, a challenging and unpredictable environment.”
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