Interactive Manuals IETMs (Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals) are available for many FRC products. An IETM is a program which can be used to familiarize a user with a control device. Many people find that an interactive, “hands on” experience gives them a better understanding of how they may actually use a product. Using the IETM, a user interacts with the program using the computer mouse in response to various audible and visual on-screen prompts in order to learn how the device functions “by doing”. This is a fantastic way to learn, but please note:

The IETM is not a replacement for the standard product manual.

In addition to the standard product interactives, FRC has also included two general overview programs for midship and PTO pump operation which may be of use to our customers as a training aid. Even if you aren’t interested in FRC products, you might find these sections of use.

What’s New?
The IETM has been updated for 2008, and now begins with an interactive introduction to a few of FRC’s products. In the quick scenario, you are first due and using the mouse, you control the action on the pump panel to provide water to the attack team. If you haven’t tried to run through an IETM yet, this new intro can give you a good idea of what they’re like.

• New Fire Scene interactive product introduction
• Chapt. 7 of the Pump Boss IETM has been updated to reflect recent enhancements of our RPM limiting programming.
• The new IETM has also been updated with the latest catalogs.
• CD based version 2008v2 and later works in Windows Vista (you can run the online version using any internet connected computer that has a modern web browser)

2008 IETM Menu

If you would like to use the IETM as a training tool, it is also available on CD (for Microsoft Windows only) to FDs and authorized dealers.  Fill out the form on the contact FRC page to request one.

Pages for both of the latest FRC Product Catalogs can also be accessed from within the IETM. Macromedia Flash Player version 9 is required to view the IETM. The IETM launches in a new window which requires javascript to be enabled. You may also need to configure your browser to allow pop-ups from fireresearch.com.