Lance Miller Inflatable, Trampoline & Amusement Device Expert

Professional Experience

Provide technical investigations, analysis, reports, and testimony toward the resolution of commercial and personal injury litigation involving:

• Amusement device operations, inspection, maintenance, and failure analysis
• Inflatable operations, inspection, maintenance, and failure analysis
• Rockwall operations, inspection, maintenance, and failure analysis
• Mechanical Bull operations, inspection, maintenance, and failure analysis
• Trackless Train operations, inspection, maintenance, and failure analysis
• Bungee Jump/Bungee Tramp operations, inspection, maintenance, and failure analysis
• Trampoline Court operation, inspection, maintenance, and failure analysis

• Conducts third party inspections for amusement companies in the State of Colorado to ensure they meet or exceed State regulatory requirements
• Consults with owners and operators nationwide for amusement industry related issues
• Currently building a national safety certification program for inflatable companies
• Active member of ASTM F-24 with a focus in F24.61 inflatables
• Task Group Chair for ASTM F24.61 Amusement Challenge Areas

• Built a successful amusement rental company from ground zero to a 1.8-million-dollar annual rental company
• Provided leadership for over sixty employees and contractors
• Developed and implemented training protocol for installers, supervisors, maintenance, call center, and drivers to ensure safe, reliable operation of all equipment
• Provided operational leadership for three warehouses statewide • Recognized as a leader in safety and business practices of inflatable and amusement devices
• Thousands of hours of experience in all aspects of the inflatable amusement rental industry and specialty amusement devices
• ASTM F-24.61 member from inception to the present
• Contributing member of Inflatable Academy, a group of inflatable owners and operators worldwide
• Consulted with insurance brokers for insurance related issues regarding inflatable owners and operators

• Built and implemented a training program to teach entry level employees in the field of fire and safety
• Supervised on-site installation of various fire suppression systems
• Provided testing and maintenance of safety suppression systems • Inspected and made recommendations to building officials in accordance with NFPA 101

• Active Duty 1986 – 1990, Active Reserves 1990 – 1994
• Obtained the rank of E – 5 Staff Sergeant
• Honorable Discharge from Active Duty and Reserves
• Fire fighter for USAF to protect property and aircraft
• NCOIC of alarm room communications
• Supervised the emergency call center for alarms
• Dispatched equipment and personnel to emergency incidents
• Obtained the rank of Station Captain during shift work
• Numerous medals and achievements
• Promoted below the zone to the next rank by peers and supervisors
• Nationally Certified Emergency Medical Technician

Professional Credentials

• AIMS International Certified Ride Inspector Level 2, expires March 31, 2025
• NAARSO Certified Amusement Ride Safety Inspector Level 2, CN-3574, expires March 31, 2025
• ACCT Level 1 Professional Inspector, expires March 1, 2025
• AIMS International Certified Operations Technician Level 2, expires February 25, 2024

Past Certifications

• IATP Level 2 Certified Service Technician (CST-2)
• Certified Emergency Medical Technician
• Responsible Operators of Amusement Rentals Certification (ROAR), annual certification from 2010 – 2017

Education

• M.A., Community Counseling, Denver Theological Seminary, Denver, Colorado, 2003
• B.S., Organizational Management, Colorado Christian University, Lakewood, Colorado, 2001
• A.A.S., Fire Science Technology, Red Rocks Community College, Lakewood, Colorado, 1991

Continuing Education

National Association of Amusement Ride Safety Officials (NAARSO), 35th Annual Safety Forum, Orlando, FL, January 2022

• Ziplines
• Mechanical Bulls
• Hayride/Corn Maze
• Trains
• Wire Rope Inspection
• Hydraulics
• Pneumatics
• Trampolines
• Advanced Inspection Techniques
• Inflatables
• Passenger Restraints
• Inspection Points
• Dutch Wheels

National Association of Amusement Ride Safety Officials (NAARSO), 33nd Annual Safety Forum, Orlando, FL, January 2021

• Basic Math
• Basic OSHA
• Fasteners
• Wire Rope
• Basic Hydraulics
• Basic Pneumatics
• Basic Generators
• Basic Electric
• ASTM
• Legal
• Basic Inspection Techniques
• Braking Systems
• Death by Pencil Whipping
• Component Inspection Points (Permanent Rides)
• Component Inspections Points (Mobile Rides)
• Hydraulic Locking Restraint Systems
• Wire Rope Inspections
• Inspecting Generators Portable Distribution

Association for Challenge Course Technology (ACCT), 29th Annual International Conference and Exposition, Denver, CO, February 2019

• 2019 Professional Inspectors Forum
• Tree Health: Damage, Disease, and Decline
• Do It Yourself
• Intro to Zipline Braking System
• Bring Your Compass, The Commissioning Process
• ACCT Test Preparatory Class

National Association of Amusement Ride Safety Officials (NAARSO), 32nd Annual Safety Forum, Myrtle Beach, SC, January 2019

• Water Slide & Feature Inspect
• Understanding Accelerometer
• Components/Inspection (Perm)
• Components/Inspection (Mobile)
• Hydraulic Locking Restraint
• Wire Rope Inspection
• Corrosion Analysis
• Water Quality Ride Inspector
• Understanding Weld & NDT
• ABCs of OSHA
• Rigging Inspections
• Electric Controls & Troubleshoot
• Dark Ride/Safety Code 101
• Patron Containment
• Inspecting Generators/Carnival
• Meeting New Inspection Challenges
• Develop an Inspection Program
• Go Kart Inspection/Maintenance/Operations
• Non-Destructive Testing
• Aerial Adventure Inspection

Amusement Industry Manufactures and Suppliers (AIMS) International, Galveston, TX, January 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022

• Common Inspection Points on Amusement Rides and Devices, 2022
• Safety at Testing & Commissioning and Evacuation, 2022
• Amusement Rides Safety: How to achieve an acceptable level of safety, 2022
• ASTM Case Study, 2022
• Engineering in the Amusement Industry, 2022
• Math and the Amusement Ride, 2022
• Amusement Challenge Areas, 2022
• Eli Bridge, 2022
• Combining Drone and Rope Access for Effective Inspections, 2022
• Rock Walls, 2022
• Skycoasters, 2022
• Challenges of Operating a Private Destination, 2022
• Certificates of Insurance, 2022
• Inflatables, 2022
• Couplings, U Joints and Shaft Alignment, 2022
• Auditing an Aquatic Facility, 2022
• Aquatic Facility Maintenance Operations Documentation Practices, 2022
• Drone Inspection Over Rollercoaster’s Track, 2022
• Inspection Beyond the Steel, 2018
• Midway Inspection, 2018
• Amusement Ride Device and Inspection Introduction, 2018
• Operations, Inspections & Audits, 2018
• Inspection, Operation and Safety for Dry Slide, 2018
• ASTM Introduction and Update to the Standards, 2018, 2020
• ASTM F770 – Operations, 2018, 2020
• ASTM F24 Current Standards, 2018
• ASTM F770 – Inspection and Maintenance, 2019, 2020
• Common and Not-So Common Amusement Ride Safety Issues, 2018
• Incident Investigation, 2018
• Amusement Ride Device and Inspection Advanced, 2018
• Dynamic Ride Forces, 2018, 2019, 2020
• Confined Space, 2018
• Visual Inspections, 2018, 2019, 2022
• Writing Standard Operating Procedure Manuals, 2018
• Circle of Excellence, 2018
• Control Systems for Inspectors, 2018
• Inspection, Operation and Safety for Dark Rides, 2018
• Electric Controls – Sensors, Limit Switches, Photo Eyes & Proximity Switches, 2018, 2019
• Fluid Power Basic, 2019, 2020
• Electrical Basic, 2019, 2020
• Commissioning Your New Ride, 2019, 2022
• Electrical Schematic Reading, 2019
• Lubrication Advanced – Bearings, Gears & Chains, 2019
• Dynamic Attractions, 2019
• The Sciences of Safe Walking Surfaces (Slips, Trips, Falls), 2019
• Pneumatics, 2019, 2020
• Fasteners, 2019, 2022
• Measurement, 2019, 2020
• Steel Coaster & Train Inspection, 2019, 2020
• Red Card Inspection – Auditing your Inspection Process, 2019
• Bearing Maintenance and Inspection, 2019, 2020
• Wooden Coaster and Train Inspection, 2019
• Theory of Nondestructive Testing, 2020
• Advanced Theory of Nondestructive Testing, 2019
• Rigging Safety, 2020
• Welding 360, 2020
• Chain Manufacturing Technique, Inspections and Maintenance, 2020
• OSHA-Exit Routes, Emergency Action Plans, and Fire Prevention Plans, 2020
• Understanding Weld and NDT Documentation, 2020
• Securing Ride/Attraction Restricted Area During Operation, 2020
• Utilizing Rope Access to Solve Access Issues, 2020
• Fiberglass Maintenance, Assessment and Repair, 2020, 2022
• Hot Topics, 2020
• Inflatables, 2022
• Couplings, U Joints and Shaft Alignment, 2022
• Auditing an Aquatic Facility, 2022
• Aquatic Facility Maintenance Operations Documentation Practices, 2022
• Drone Inspection Over Rollercoaster’s Track, 2022
• Common Inspection Points on Amusement Rides and Devices, 2022
• Safety at Testing & Commissioning and Evacuation, 2022
• Amusement Rides Safety: How to achieve an acceptable level of safety, 2022
• ASTM Case Study, 2022
• Engineering in the Amusement Industry, 2022
• Math and the Amusement Ride, 2022
• Amusement Challenge Areas, 2022
• Eli Bridge, 2022
• Combining Drone and Rope Access for Effective Inspections, 2022
• Rock Walls, 2022
• Skycoasters, 2022
• Challenges of Operating a Private Destination, 2022
• Certificates of Insurance, 2022

National Association of Amusement Ride Safety Officials (NAARSO), 31st Annual Safety Forum, Baton Rouge, LA, January 2018

• Limited Specialty Training Class
• ASTM Standards & Documentation
• Basic Fasteners and Wire Rope
• Basic Hydraulics
• Basic Electric & NEC
• Inflatable Devices
• Mechanic Bulls
• Trackless Trains
• Rockwalls
• Bungee Jump/Bungee Tramp
• Inspector Communications
• Comprehensive Ride Evaluation
• Components/Inspection Points Park Type Rides
• Components/Inspection Points Carnival Rides
• Facility Inspections
• Wire Rope Inspections
• Inspect Generators-Carnival Distribution System
• Braking Systems
• Hydraulic Locking Restrain Systems
• Rigging Inspection
• Minatare Trains
• Death by Pencil
• Dynamic Ride Testing
• Flumes and Raft Rides
• Safety Restraints
• Hands on Training at Dixie Landin’ Park
• Incident Investigation Methods & Techniques
• Patron Containment

Speaking Engagments

• Pennsylvania Amusement Ride Safety Seminar, Harrisburg, PA, Fall 2018, Spring 2019, Spring 2020, Spring Fall 2021, Spring 2022, Fall 2022
  • INFLA-107 Introduction to Inflatable Amusement Ride
  • INFLA-110 Anchoring & Inspection Process for Inflatable Amusement Rides
  • INFLA-109 Documentation for Inflatable Amusement Rides
  • INFLA-108 Manufacturers Manuals & Signage for Inflatable Amusement Devices
  • INFLA-115 Current Issues & Trends for Inflatable Operators
  • INFLA-122 CPSC Inflatable Amusement Devices Safety Bulletin Updates
  • INFLA-113 Inflatable Operations - An Owners Perspective, Fall 2018, 2019, 2021, Spring 2022
  • RIDES-121 Amusement Play Areas, 2020, 2021, Spring 2022
  • EXT SP-128 F2970 Trampoline Courts Service Tech Program, 2021, Spring 2022
• Northwestern Showmen’s Club, 40th Annual Safety Seminar, Portland, Oregon, February 2020, 2022
  • ASTM Inflatables
• Amusement Industry Manufactures and Suppliers (AIMS) International, Galveston, TX, January 2022 & 2023
  • Inflatables
  • Trampoline Court Program & Test
  • Amusement Challenge Areas
• National Association of Amusement Ride Safety Officials (NAARSO), 35th Annual Safety Forum, Orlando, FL, January 2022 & 2023
  • Inflatables
  • Trampoline Court Program & Test
  • Ziplines
• State of Illinois Department of Labor, Springfield, IL, January 2023
  • Trampoline Court Program & Test ASTM F2970

Professional Memberships

• ASTM Committee F24 on Amusement Rides and Devices
• National Association of Amusement Ride Safety Officials (NAARSO)
• Amusement Industry Manufactures and Suppliers International (AIMS International)
• International Association of Trampoline Parks (IATP)
• Association for Challenge Course Technology (ACCT)

Media Appearances

Miller, Lance. Interview with Karen Morfitt, CBS Evening News Denver. Wind Gusts Toss Inflatable Bouncy House 300 Feet, 1 Injured, June 2, 2014

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