Should people who put themselves in danger pay for their rescue instead of taxpayers having to pay?

No

Explanation:

There are many reasons people put themselves in danger. They could be helping others, not knowing they're putting themselves in danger, trying to hurt or kill themselves, and many other reasons. It would be unfair in most cases to have them pay, especially if you don't know their finical state.

ichabod crane is a fictional character and the protagonist in washington irving's short story, "the legend of sleepy hollow", first published in 1820. in popular culture, this story is sometimes retitled as "the headless horseman."

what is the context here? we need to know what story you're talking about : )