Q: Eh? IPS file? How do I use that?!
A: Obtain an IPS patcher for your platform of choice (Lunar IPS is recommended for Windows), and use it to apply the patch downloaded on this page to a fresh copy of Pokémon FireRed.
Q: When I start up my game, I get a message about my 1M sub-circuit board not being installed!
A: Change your emulator's save type to Flash 128K.
Q: How far can I go?
A: The entire game can be played from start to finish RIGHT NOW! Thank you so much to hacksrepairman for completing the game based on my assorted notes from when I was a child.
Q: I found a bug/glitch/oddity!
A: Whoopsies! We'd appreciate it if you left a comment down below or reported it on the thread at PokéCommunity.