Yes, when fire is used to counter the wind, it actually overpowers it and becomes a stronger fire jutsu than the one that was originally sent at you.
For example, if they sent out a C-Rank wind jutsu at you, and you countered them with a C-Rank fire jutsu likewise, the move that is thrown back at them would become B-Rank.
Alright, let's start.
Takes out a match and switches it on.
Observe the small fire. How do you think you fire chakra would feel within your hands?